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Brisé fan
Medium
ivory, glass, metal, silk (ribbon)
Measurements
25.8 × 38.3 × 2.4 cm (open)
Place/s of Execution
(France / Italy)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
3268-D3
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1931
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
17th & 18th Century Decorative Arts & Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
Physical description
Carved ivory with three main medallions showing classical scenes, interspersed with lesser medallions. Ivory silk ribbon threaded through tops of sticks. Brise, carved ivory, scenic medallions against lacey background, diamanté pin, ribbon (Louis XVI period).