The return of the warrior, circa 1800 Folded fan, the double sheet of painted skin of a woman welcoming a warrior, a distaff at her feet, perhaps evoking the story of Penelope and Ulysses? A maid holds a wreath of oak leaves, a symbol of strength. Painted reverse of the ruins of a Roman temple. Finely cut, carved and engraved ivory* mount of a love attending the meeting of a warrior and a woman. H.t. 21,5 cm H.f. 15,5 cm (accidents, missing parts, restorations)