Mythological Scene
Maker: Gamble, Martha
Folding fan with mythological scenes Depicting a soldier standing between a seated woman and a shepherd. To the left is a queen with Cupid above. To the right, a shepherdess and stag.
Paper leaf with hand coloured etching, on ivory sticks. The guards with pique and mother of pearl inlay
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 411
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
Leaf
composed of
paper
Guard Inlay
composed of
mother-of-pearl
Sticks, Guards
composed of
ivory
Guards
Accession number: M.244-2015
Primary reference Number: 204808
Sale number: 411
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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