Fan

Fan

Object name: Fan
Date: 1750-1900
Medium: Tortoise-shell, paper, silk, paint, ivory, wood
Object number: C06627
DescriptionChinese fan. Made of carved wood with tortoise-shell fan sticks and guard. It has an elaborately decorated fan leaf, both sides depict a landscape scene with buildings and small figures. The surface is a composite of painted gouache and appliqued silk and ivory. This fan would be an export fan from trading between Asia and Europe.