Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedes: An Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, the gorge plain, both guards being carved with a male figure and flowers. The vellum leaf is mounted à l'anglaise and depicts Achilles facing dancing ladies in woodland, most likely just after he has cast his disguise as a female aside and revealed his true identity. The verso is plain, the ribs being painted a dark green. Guard length 27.5cm
Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedes: An Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, the gorge plain, both guards being carved with a male figure and flowers. The vellum leaf is mounted à l'anglaise and depicts Achilles facing dancing ladies in woodland, most likely just after he has cast his disguise as a female aside and revealed his true identity. The verso is plain, the ribs being painted a dark green. Guard length 27.5cm
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