Brisé fan

mid-19th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Brisé fan. Ivory sticks finely carved in designs of landscapes with human figures, birds, and flowers with initials "A.G." in medallion; rows of small metal discs.

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Title: Brisé fan
Date Created: mid-19th century
Location Created: China
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Carved and pierced ivory, metal, silk ribbon
Credit line: Gift of Samuel L. Israel

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Bone China Ivory Metal Ribbon Silk Textile