Fan

China, or Europe

19th century

  • Titles Fan (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bone, beading
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 x 9 3/4 in. (2.5 x 24.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Hyland in honor of Melissa Falkner, 1990.243
  • Work Type fan
  • Classification Costume

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