Fan
19th century (made)
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Rigid fan of racket-shape. The enamelled handle imitating bamboo is attached to a mount framed in tortoiseshell over which gilt-thread gauze is stretched. A bough bearing leaves, flowers and pomegranates and two butterflies are applied on the gauze; they are embroidered in silk mostly in stem, long and short, and satin stitches and knots; they are matched by exactly similar applique on the reverse side of the fan. The mount is further embellished with an enamel plaquet representing a floral palmette, a similar palmette in carved and painted bone, a Chinese lettering of double happiness (xi) in painted bone. The handle is ornamented with silk cords and tassels.
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Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk appliqués on gilt thread gauze, tortoise-shell and bamboo frame with enamel plaques |
Brief description | Rigid fan, embroidered silk appliqués on gilt thread gauze, tortoise-shell and bamboo frame with enamel plaques, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. |
Physical description | Rigid fan of racket-shape. The enamelled handle imitating bamboo is attached to a mount framed in tortoiseshell over which gilt-thread gauze is stretched. A bough bearing leaves, flowers and pomegranates and two butterflies are applied on the gauze; they are embroidered in silk mostly in stem, long and short, and satin stitches and knots; they are matched by exactly similar applique on the reverse side of the fan. The mount is further embellished with an enamel plaquet representing a floral palmette, a similar palmette in carved and painted bone, a Chinese lettering of double happiness (xi) in painted bone. The handle is ornamented with silk cords and tassels. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs E. L. Cockell |
Object history | Registered File number 1939/1484. |
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Accession number | T.52-1939 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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