Fan, China, late 18th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 18th century
Fan, China, late 18th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated late 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Fan, carved and pierced ivory, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), late 18th century. Museum description: Fan, carved and pierced ivory; in the centre the initials L. N. The museum record gives material recorded as ivory; measurements Length 25.7 cm; place associated: China. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- ivory
- Dimensions
- Length 25.7 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Carved and pierced ivory
- Place recorded
- China
Identification
- Museum object name
- Fan
- Museum object number
- 273-1875
- Museum system number
- O486538
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the museum record and a specialist reference.