A MOTHER-OF-PEARL FAN
CONTINENTAL, 19TH CENTURY
The leaf embossed and printed en grisaille with five vignettes depicting various scenes from the life of a couple, from betrothal to death, the reverse with cherubs and angels, the mother of pearl sticks pierced and gilt, applied with a print of Scheherazade and the Sultan
11 in. (29 cm.)long
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL FAN
CONTINENTAL, 19TH CENTURY
The leaf embossed and printed en grisaille with five vignettes depicting various scenes from the life of a couple, from betrothal to death, the reverse with cherubs and angels, the mother of pearl sticks pierced and gilt, applied with a print of Scheherazade and the Sultan
11 in. (29 cm.)long