Not on display

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Fan&Case

1850-1870 (made)
Place of origin

Fan. The sticks are ivory, finely carved and pierced, the guards also ivory, carved in high relief with flowers, figures, and buildings; the mount paper, painted and gilt on one side with birds, insects and flowers, and having on the other numerous figures with applied ivory heads and silk garments; a carved button is attached to the wrist cord. In black and gold lacquered box, lined with silk, decorated similarly with the mount of the fan.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Fan
  • Fan Case
Materials and techniques
Carved and pierced ivory sticks, painted paper, in black and gold lacquered box
Brief description
Fan and case with carved and pierced ivory sticks, painted paper, in black and gold lacquered box, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1850-1870
Physical description
Fan. The sticks are ivory, finely carved and pierced, the guards also ivory, carved in high relief with flowers, figures, and buildings; the mount paper, painted and gilt on one side with birds, insects and flowers, and having on the other numerous figures with applied ivory heads and silk garments; a carved button is attached to the wrist cord. In black and gold lacquered box, lined with silk, decorated similarly with the mount of the fan.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28cm
  • When open width: 52cm
Style
Object history
Purchased from a source not recorded in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1871. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
1075&A-1871

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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