Photo of collection object Folding fan with The Finding of Romulus and Remus
Folding fan with The Finding of Romulus and Remus, mid-18th century. Leaf: gouache and bronze paint on paper. Sticks and guards: tortoiseshell, carved and pierced, with gold-and silver-toned metal leaf, mother-of-pearl veneer, and paper underlay (upper guards only). Pivot: clear paste jewel., Length: 26.7 cm. (guard sticks) Width: 51.4 cm. (open). Robert Lehman Collection, 1975, 1975.1.1560. public-domain.

Folding fan with The Finding of Romulus and Remus

mid-18th century

Maker Unknown

Robert Lehman Collection

Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Fan
Formatted Medium
Leaf: gouache and bronze paint on paper. Sticks and guards: tortoiseshell, carved and pierced, with gold-and silver-toned metal leaf, mother-of-pearl veneer, and paper underlay (upper guards only). Pivot: clear paste jewel.
Locations
country: Italy
Dimensions
Length: 26.7 cm. (guard sticks) Width: 51.4 cm. (open)
Accession Number
1975.1.1560
Credit Line
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Rights Statement
public-domain
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