Title
Fan
Year/Period
ca 1890
Region
Canton
Dimension
Object size: 6.5 x 37.832 x 9.7 cm
Accession No.
2015-00510

Chinese fans were highly sought after in the West, and popular souvenirs for traders in Asian port cities. Heaviest demand lasted from the late 18th to the mid-19th century. This fan is decorated with several port views, Chinese figures, birds, and flowers. The sticks are also covered with decoration lacquered in gold.