Brisé fan of carved sandalwood. The guards are carved and the nineteen blades are carved on both sides and pierced. The connecting ribbon is blue silk. Brass rivet with a mother of pearl washer and a metal ring.
Provenance Narrative This fan was made in China for the nineteenth century export market.
Place Made China
1850-1879
Wood, silk, brass
10.5in
52.58.2
Image and text: DAR Museum, 2024
Where you'll find this
DAR Museum
Permanent collection