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Feather brisé fan

Chinese
Qing Dynasty
1900
Object Place: Canton, China

Medium/Technique Feathers; paint; sandalwood; silk; brass
Dimensions Overall: 34.5cm (13 9/16in.)
Other (open maximum): 58.5cm (23 1/16in.)
Credit Line Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.421
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionFeather fan with white feathers mounted on blades and topped with peacock eyes. The obverse has a painted vignette of two women Surrounded by pink peonies and other flowers. The reverse has a small floral arrangement. Sticks and guards are pierced sandalwood with meandering vines. Light green and white silk tassel with pink beads suspended from a brass ring.
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift from Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976