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Laquer fan

19th century
Object Place: China (for the European Market)

Medium/Technique Gilt laquer
Dimensions 20.1 cm (7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Guy Lowell
Accession Number52.1829
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionSmall laquer fan with entire design on closely spaced sticks held together by ribbon wound through near top, floral design at top and bottom, on each side a central medallion showing pagoda with a number of figures walking about in a garden and one man poling a boat, design in yellow and green gild laquer. Chinese for the European market
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.