That's him ! East India Company fan, circa 1760-70
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That's him ! East India Company fan, circa 1760-70
Fan from the East India Company for the Western market
The leaf is skin, is mounted in the English style, finely painted in gouache with a scene of trade or judgment between Chinese protagonists, on a pink background imitating wood and a trompe l'oeil ribbon frame
The reverse side is painted with peonies and cherry blossom branches.
The sticks and guards are finely pierced and engraved with geometric decorations and floral motifs. mica under guards
Good condition
H: 26,5 cm
