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Folding fan

Folding fan
(扇)
(late 18th century-early 19th century)

Medium
ivory, silk, mother-of-pearl, metal
Measurements
25.3 × 42.8 × 2.9 cm (open)
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
1701-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 animals.