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Black-and-white photograph of a fan made of finely carved pieces, featuring nude figures and cherubs among foliage.

Fan

1775/1800

Painted by Benjamin West (American, 1728–1836) England

England

Ivory guards and sticks, carved; paper mount, painted; gold leaf; metal pin with mother-of-pearl

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