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Fan with ivory sticks and guards, piqué in silver and clouté in mother of pearl.

The single vellum leaf is painted on the recto with Vulcan at his forge with attendants shaping a shield, observed by Venus and putti.

Details

  • Title: Vulcan's Forge
  • Date Created: circa 1700
  • Location: Probably Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 28 cm
  • Type: Fan
  • Medium: Ivory, mother of pearl, skin, paint, silver

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