Vouwwaaier met blad van geitenleer, waarop met gouache het Colosseum, de thermen van Caracalla (l) en de Tombe van Caecilia Metella (r), op ivoren montuur before 1787

This ivory-mounted fan, painted with gouache on goatskin by Camillo Buti before 1787, depicts iconic Roman landmarks: the Colosseum, the Baths of Caracalla, and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella. The intricate details and delicate brushstrokes of the fan's design highlight the grandeur of ancient Rome, making it a popular souvenir for tourists and collectors. The fan, measuring 51 cm in span and 28 cm in length, is an excellent example of the artistic and historical significance of folding fans in 18th-century Europe.