Fan
(19th century)
Medium
silk, silk satin and bamboo, wood, silk thread
Measurements
43.6 × 29.8 × 3.8 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Dr G.E. Morrison, 1921
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
1959-D3
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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