Mucius Scaevola, a fan, the leaf painted with Caius Mucius placing his hand in an Altar fire; he was thereafter called Scevola, meaning 'left-handed', the verso with a lady with Cupid and a putto with a watering can, the ivory sticks carved with figures, pierced and gilt - 10in. (25cm.), French, circa 1750

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Mucius Scaevola, a fan, the leaf painted with Caius Mucius placing his hand in an Altar fire; he was thereafter called Scevola, meaning 'left-handed', the verso with a lady with Cupid and a putto with a watering can, the ivory sticks carved with figures, pierced and gilt - 10in. (25cm.), French, circa 1750

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