Broken ivory fan of proboscidean elephantidae SPP. (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana or Loxodonta cyclotis), with 16 openwork and gilded strands, leaf decorated with putti in medallions. In a leather case in the 18th century style. France (Paris or Méru), circa 1780 Total height : 27.5 cm Total width : 49 cm Gross weight (excluding case): 52 g Object made entirely or partly of elephant ivory, holder of CIC N° FR2407600585-K issued on April 25, 2024 in accordance with EU regulation no. 2021/2280 of 12/16/21 in force.

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