Heracles bringing the belt of the queen of Amazons, fan circa 1830
Heracles bringing the belt of the queen of Amazons, fan circa 1830
Fan, the paper leaf printed and painted with one of the twelve labours of Heracles according to Greek mythology: Heracles bringing King Eurystheus the belt of Hippolyta (daughter of Ares and queen of the Amazons), coveted by the king's daughter.
Reverse painted with a landscape
Mother-of-pearl sticks and gilded brass guards, engraved and painted on mother-of-pearl or reversing glass.
Good condition (small tears)
H : 23 cm
Reverse painted with a landscape
Mother-of-pearl sticks and gilded brass guards, engraved and painted on mother-of-pearl or reversing glass.
Good condition (small tears)
H : 23 cm
