Fan
19th century
Medium
Carved and gilded mother-of-pearl sticks and guards; painted paper mount; rhinestone rivet; metal loops; gilt ornament on guard with mirror; gilt ornament on guard with stone missing
Dimensions
H.: 28.4 cm (11 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
24411
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...