Back to the roots, China, early 20th century
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Back to the roots, China, early 20th century
Folded fan, the double sheet of paper decorated on one side with Chinese calligraphy repeating a poetic text relating to a return to the countryside 归去来兮辞, a return to one's roots and a simple life, in reference to Tao Yuanming's ideals of life 陶渊明
The leaf is edged with golden silk.
Black lacquered bamboo frame. The plumes are worked in the bamboo style.
H.t. 30.5 cm-H.f. 17.4 cm (wear, cuts)
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