Rigid fan (pien mien)
first half of 19th century
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniquePeacock feathers; swan’s-down; carved ivory
DimensionsOverall: 38.5cm (15 3/16in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Clara Culver Gilbert
Accession number51.314
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ProvenanceGift from Miss Clara Culver Gilbert to the MFA, February 8, 1951
first half of 19th century
Early 19th century
1870 to 1879
1860 to 1879
about 1800
early 20th century
late 19th century
Third quarter 19th century
17th century
early 20th century
A.D. 400–800