The Shepherds, ca. 1770-1780
Folded fan, the leaf in skin, mounted in English, and painted with gouache of shepherds around a well trying to lift the lid. This scene may illustrate the story of Joseph and his brothers?
Reverse painted with a basket and a shepherd's crook.
Bone mount pierced, engraved and silvered.
H.t. 27.5 cm-H.f. 13 cm (wear, accidents)
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