Fan
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Fan

TitleFan
ArtistItaly or Spain
Date19th century 19th century
MediumCarved and gilded mother-of-pearl sticks and guards; painted paper mount; rhinestone rivet; metal loops; gilt ornament on guard with mirror; gilt ornament on guard with stone missing
Classificationtextile
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineRichard I. Stearns Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Fan” is a work by Italy or Spain, dated 19th century. It is executed in carved and gilded mother-of-pearl sticks and guards; painted paper mount; rhinestone rivet; metal loops; gilt ornament on guard with mirror; gilt ornament on guard with stone missing and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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