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Fan

1644–1911

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
ivory
Measurements
Overall: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry W. Kent 1942.489
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An ivory fan forms a wide arc of cream-colored, overlapping slats joined at a metal pivot. Intricate openwork and relief carvings depict figures, buildings, and trees across the central slats. The outer slats feature dense, floral patterns. A thin pink ribbon weaves through the rounded upper edges. The entire surface is pierced and textured with fine detail, tapering to a base point secured by a small metal pin.

Fan

1644–1911

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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