Accession Nr.: 57.874.1
Materials: bone sticks; mother- of-pearl; silk; steel
Techniques: inlaid; metal rivet; spangle-embellishment
Dimensions:
height: 22,4 cm
width: 42,8 cm
The upper and lower arches of the white leaf are bordered with picot. At the top are two parallel zigzag patterns otherwise the leaf is embellished with scattered spangles. The pattern on the sticks recalls spiralled columns and is highlighted by steel inlay. On the guard-sticks there are Rococo flower, scallop and inlay embellishments. A white silk cord and tassel are attached to the handle.

Literature

  • Maros Donka Szilvia: Bájos semmiségek. Az Iparművészeti Múzeum legyezőgyűjteménye (1700-1920). Balassi Kiadó - Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 2002. - Nr. 201.