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Brisé Fan (China)

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is carved ivory sticks, paper ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 15.2 x 22.9 cm (6 x 9 in.)

Cite this object as

Brisé Fan (China); carved ivory sticks, paper ribbon; H x W (open): 15.2 x 22.9 cm (6 x 9 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-161-214

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