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Brisé fan of carved ivory with a symmetrically constructed pattern and a marriage altar under two birds with a trophy on the closing sticks
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Brisé fan of carved ivory with a symmetrically constructed pattern provided with four rectangles filled with acanthus leaves and needlework framed by stacked ornaments with quatrefoils, needlework, and floral motifs; on the closing legs a marriage altar with two burning hearts and arrow under two birds next to a trophy with a lyre and bagpipes. Copper closing pin with a pearl-like ring.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineBrisé-waaier van gesneden ivoor met symmetrisch opgebouwd patroon en op de sluitbenen een huwelijksaltaar onder twee vogels bij een trofee. c. 1770 - c. 1780. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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