Neo-classical vices and virtues , game fan circa 1790-95
Neo-classical vices and virtues , game fan circa 1790-95
Recreational fan, the paper leaf engraved in intaglio with the game of vices and virtues in the neo-classical perception
Rule of the game on the reverse side: one chooses a number between 1 and 19 and the lady asks the corresponding question, the knight answers.
On one side the Virtues : Friendship, Prudence, Sincerity, Virginity, Humanity, Pudicity, Fidelity, Modesty and Chastity; on the other side the Vices : Meditation, Vanity, Deceit, Sloth, Slander, Curiosity, Lust, Avarice, Pride and Perfidy
Rosewood sticks and guards
Condition : restorations, tears and stains
Size : 27 cm
Rule of the game on the reverse side: one chooses a number between 1 and 19 and the lady asks the corresponding question, the knight answers.
On one side the Virtues : Friendship, Prudence, Sincerity, Virginity, Humanity, Pudicity, Fidelity, Modesty and Chastity; on the other side the Vices : Meditation, Vanity, Deceit, Sloth, Slander, Curiosity, Lust, Avarice, Pride and Perfidy
Rosewood sticks and guards
Condition : restorations, tears and stains
Size : 27 cm
