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Brisé Fan (China)

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated ca. 1830 and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is carved ivory sticks, silk ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Brisé Fan (China); carved ivory sticks, silk ribbon; H x W (open): 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-37-243

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