Antique Chinese Hand Painted Silk Folding Fan Floral Butterfly Bone Sticks
Beautiful antique Chinese folding hand fan, likely dating to the late 19th century, featuring an ivory-toned silk or satin leaf decorated with hand-painted flowers, trailing greenery, blue blossoms, pink flowers, and butterflies. The fan is constructed with polished bone sticks and guards, joined at the base with a metal loop.
The delicate botanical decoration and bone construction are characteristic of Chinese export fans made for the Western market during the Victorian era. The painted design remains colorful and attractive, making this a lovely period decorative accessory and collectible.
Approx. Dimensions:
Height: 12 3/4”
Open Width: approx. 19 1/2”
Closed Thickness: approx. 2 1/2”
Weight: 5oz
Condition: Antique condition with considerable age-related wear. The fabric shows scattered discoloration, spotting, toning, and surface marks. There is fraying and separation along portions of the upper edges and folds, with loose threads and areas where the silk has split or pulled away from its support. Several fold edges show wear and small tears. The bone shows age discoloration, spotting, scratches, and general surface wear. Painted decoration remains colorful and displays well despite the wear. Please review all photos closely for condition.
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