Superb Openwork And Carved Cantonese Fan. Early 19th Century, China. Asia. Chinese Fan.

Very beautiful openwork and engraved fan.

This is a broken fan, the 28 strands being independent of each other and connected by a beige silk ribbon.
The work is typical of the city of Canton, China, during the first half of the 19th century.

The finely detailed decoration is a true lacework, from which stand out circular cartouches, rosettes, and, in the center, a magnificent Swiss shield with the number J of its patron.

The main strads are deeply and very finely carved with a decoration of houses and temples in a lush environment.

Two small rhinestones adorn the shaft of the fan.

Superb engraving on a fan, typical of Canton, intended for export to the European market. The finesse of the openwork is remarkable.

20.3 cm long when closed
2.5 cm thick when closed
35.5 cm wide when open

44 grams

Very good condition. A few minor defects.

Hand-delivered in Paris or shipped by insured Colissimo.
France: €15
Europe: €20
Worldwide: €35