Asymmetry, China, 19th century
Folded fan, the double silk leaf embroidered on both sides. On one side, on a beige background, two wading birds among bamboo trees observe ducks on a pond. On the other, embroidered in white on purple silk, butterflies among flowers.
Original brown tortoiseshell** frame, with asymmetrical cut. The strands without decoration, the plumes sculpted with a dragon. Gilded metal clasp.
H.t. 26 cm-H.f. 17,5 cm (stains, wear)
In a black lacquered bamboo box with gold decoration of flowers. (small accidents)
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