Fan
Date1750-1900
MediumTortoise-shell, paper, silk, paint, ivory, wood
ClassificationsMiscellaneous Equipment
Terms
Object numberC06627
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.On View
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