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Fixed fan with loop handle, decorated with Hindu deities. Mica, painted white with applied gilt and silver 'jewels', mounted in cane; the handle is moulded and gilt and bound in red cotton; silk fringe in white, red, green, yellow and blue.
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
Height: 38.1 cm
Width: 44.6 cm
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Method of acquisition: Bought
(1985-01-28)
by
Countess of Rosse, Anne
19th century
After
1801
-
Before
1900
Probably Southern India
Handle composed of cotton Fringe composed of silk Face composed of mica
Accession number: O.16-1985
Primary reference Number: 118517
Old object number: 408
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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