The white horse, China, 19th century Folded fan,... Lot 31

The white horse, China, 19th century Folded fan, the double sheet of gouache painted paper of a very fine and rich composition with terraces open on a garden. 48 characters are crowded to watch the appearance of a group of 12 characters in a halo surrounded by clouds. A white horse advances on the right, without a rider. All are wearing silk clothes and a reported ivory head*. Painted reverse of a family in the countryside. The woman is holding her baby in her arms. A monkey near them. A doe in the foreground, and two Noh dogs on the left. Ivory* frame richly carved on both sides, with garden scenes. H.t. 28 cm-H.f. 11,8 cm (wear, restorations)