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Brisé Fan, mid- 19th century

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated mid- 19th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is pierced and gilded sandalwood sticks, feathers painted with tempera. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Samuel L. Israel. It is credited Gift of Samuel L. Israel.

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 24.1 × 42.5 cm (9 1/2 × 16 3/4 in.)

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Brisé Fan, mid- 19th century; pierced and gilded sandalwood sticks, feathers painted with tempera; H x W (open): 24.1 × 42.5 cm (9 1/2 × 16 3/4 in.); Gift of Samuel L. Israel; 1940-119-5

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