CHINESE
Folding fan
(扇)
(19th century)

Medium
ivory, silk, metal

Measurements
19.2 × 33.1 × 2.7 cm (open)

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

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
1702-D3

Department
Asian Art

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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)