IVORY FAN

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The ivory guards are individually carved to depict a generic garden scene with a pagoda and figures. The ivory sticks are carved and pierced, also showing garden scenes with figures and pagodas. Each rib is slit for passage of a ribbon. Two ivory colored tassels hang from the metal u-clasp at bottom. Made for export to the West.

Object name:

IVORY FAN

Made from:

Ivory -- silk

Made in:

China

Date made:

1840 - 1880

Size:

23.5 x 41.9 cm (9 1/4 x 16 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

49.3

Class:

ACCESSORY

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973