Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Fan; oriental genre scenes in relief
Object Number:
INV.13838
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Ivory, silk, metal, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
closed: 7 1/2 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 19 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
monogram: at center of obverse: "J . . . P" (?)
Description:
Ivory brisé fan with round-tipped sticks joined by ivory-colored silk ribbon; ribbed sticks with figures, trees, pagodas, dragons, and monogram in oval frame at center; metal rivet with mother of pearl buttons.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
