Chinese carved ivory fan with initials in centre in gold edged cartouche. Very intricate piercing with three holes and gold circles on top. Mid 19th century
Materials
Ivory
Inscription
None
On display?
Yes
Further description
Simple name
Fan
Subject
Decorative
Dimensions
regular: 25.3cm (d) x 45.0cm (h)
Fan
Chinese (Canton)
Ivory, between 1790 and 1810
2003.8
Portable objects for personal use are often beautifully made and decorated. As well as being useful they can delight the owner and impress onlookers. In the eighteenth century exquisite and often eye-wateringly expensive personal accessories became essential indicators of a person’s rank and taste.
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