Cantonese Black and Gold Lacquer Brise Fan
€310.00
Cantonese brise fan made of black and gold lacquered bamboo sticks that are connected via a black silk ribbon. The front and back show landscapes filled with buildings, bridges, vegetation and various persons.
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Description
清代黑漆描金扇
Origin: China (Canton)
Date: 1820-1860
This Cantonese brise fan is made of black and 3 types of gold lacquered bamboo sticks that are connected via a black silk ribbon (properly replaced). The front and back of the fan show landscape scenes including buildings, bridges, flowers, bamboo and various persons. The scenes are similar, but not identical.
Length: 8″ (20.5 cm) Width: 13.5″ (34 cm)
Condition: Very good. Slight rubbing to the lacquer consistent with use. Small restoration on both guardsticks (see photos).
