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Brisé fan

1790–early 19th century
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueIvory; silk satin; steel; brass
DimensionsOverall: 18.5cm (7 5/16in.)
Other (open maximum): 33cm (13in.)
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.398
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift from Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976
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