Name/Title
FanEntry/Object ID
2012.4.1Description
Folding pleated fan painted with mixed subjects on single gauze, sticks and guards are fruitwood, button is part of the loop, metal rivet, plain brass loop, tassel of gold/yellow cord, twisted and gold/yellow threaded and elaborate
Decoration of leaf (recto): Left lateral cartouche has a night scene with a steamship. The right lateral cartouche has a night scene with two sail boats and a light (house?). The central cartouche with a scene of an artist who is painting a lady on a swing. In between are two reserves with trophies of musical theme/motif. Hand painted with gold and silver sequins and silver spangles (stars). Guards are carved, pierced, and painted with gold and silver details. Sticks are carved and pierced, with three cartouches: left & center musical theme at reserves.Dimensions
Width
15-1/4 inDepth
4 inLength
8-1/2 inMaterial
silk gauze, fruitwood, brass, silk cord