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Brisé Fan (China), ca. 1860

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated ca. 1860 and we acquired it in 1916. Its medium is carved and pierced ivory sticks. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Georgina Schuyler. It is credited Gift of Georgina and Louisa L. Schuyler.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 19.7 x 34.3 cm (7 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.)

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Brisé Fan (China), ca. 1860; carved and pierced ivory sticks; H x W (open): 19.7 x 34.3 cm (7 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.); Gift of Georgina and Louisa L. Schuyler; 1916-29-115

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