Maker: Unknown
Brisé fan of carved and pierced ivory (?). 'Scenes from Chinese life' are the predominant design and are also included within the large, central cartouche. However, the border also features a dragon design, mirrored along the central upper edges of the fan.
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-01-28) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
Guards Length 18.9 cm
Accession number: M.99-1985
Primary reference Number: 117684
Old catalogue number: DR 12/186
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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