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"Mandarin" fan
Folding fan
"Mandarin" fan
Chinese for export
Qing Dynasty
1825–50
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Painted paper; silver; silk plain weave; silk; ivory; enamel; brass
Dimensions
Overall: 22cm (8 11/16in.)
Other (open maximum): 41cm (16 1/8in.)
Other (open maximum): 41cm (16 1/8in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.410
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMandarin style fan with painted paper leaf, appliquéd painted ivory faces and silk robes. Obverse shows emperor and court scenes with an elaborate decorative border. Gilt paper binding. Sticks are gilt-silver filigree with green and blue enamel flowers, brass banding. Silver guards with silver filigree in floral motif with brass banding. Purple silk tassel with carved ivory melon plant and green knitting suspended from brass ring.
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift from Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976