Liturgical Fan (Flabellum)
Object type: Fan
Department: The Cloisters
Culture: German
Date: 19th century, with minor elements of about 1200
Medium: Gilt bronze, champlevé enamel, silver, semiprecious stones, glass, gems, gold filigree, cabochons
Dimensions: Overall (Diameter): 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Overall (Length of Handle): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Bronze|Enamels-Champlevé
Geography: Made in Cologne (probably)     
Credit line: The Cloisters Collection, 1947
Accession year: 1947