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"Mandarin" fan
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Folding fan
"Mandarin" fan
Chinese for export
Qing Dynasty
Late 19th to early 20th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Painted paper; lacquered wood; brass rivet
Dimensions
Overall: 29 cm (11 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1292
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
Description"Mandarin" style fan with figures that have applied faces and silk garments. Painted paper continuous pleated leaf. On the obverse is a court scene, man holding a cage (left), woman and child in building (center), man with fixed fan (right); The reverse side pictures a bird surrounded by peonies and other flowers on a white/pink background. There is gilt paper binding and red lacquered wood sticks with gold and silver painted floral motifs. Rosette brass buttons on rivet.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, October 14, 1943