CHINESE

Folding fan
(扇)
(19th century)

Medium

ivory, silk, metal

Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914

Gallery location: Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium

ivory, silk, metal

Measurements

19.2 × 33.1 × 2.7 cm (open)

Place/s of Execution

China

Accession Number

1702-D3

Department

Asian Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Gallery location

Not on display

Physical description

Strips of ivory are carved and stringed together with a silk ribbon into a folded fan.The ivory strips are carved forming a picture of figures and landscape.

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CHINESE

Folding fan
(扇)
(19th century)