Antique Chinese Bone Fan in Coral Embellished Scabbard and Case
Item Details
An antique Chinese bone fan in coral embellished scabbard and case. The hand-decorated paper fan depicts pink flowers and a perched bird to a metallic gold background, with bone sticks. The intricately decorated scabbard includes coral beads and gold tone couching in a foliate and butterfly design. The case is covered in mauve and light blue fabric with stitched detailing and a braided strap.
Type | Folding Fans |
Brand | Unmarked |
Condition
- fan has broken sticks, one edge stick is broken off, paper is ripped, painting is chipping, goldwork couching on scabbard and box case is loose or missing in areas, staining. (CINCY)
Dimensions
- measures scabbard
- fan open: 14" width at top, 11" height
Item #
18BAL110-910-001