Two courtesans, China, 19th century Folded fan,... Lot 41

Two courtesans, China, 19th century Folded fan, double sheet of silver paper painted with gouache of two women in a garden. The reverse side is painted with birds on a flowering cherry tree branch. Natural bamboo frame, black lacquered plumes with engraved decoration or crane gold. The "onion" head adorned with an ivory plaque* engraved with flowers. 27 cm- H.f. 15.5 cm