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What are old fans called?
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The names of old fans vary based on when and where they were produced. The Ancient Greeks used a rhipis, while 6th-century Europeans incorporated a ceremonial fan called a flabellum into various ceremonies. The Japanese began producing folded paper fans called ogi during the 7th century. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage fans.
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19th Century Leather and Gold Leaf Hand Fan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and rare example of a 19th century hand fan, made of black leather and decorated with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Italian Painted Hand Fan in a Glass Case
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Italian hand fan, remarkably preserved with silvered metal sticks and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Painted Hand Fan in a Glass Case
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Italian hand fan, remarkably preserved with silvered metal sticks and
Category
Mid-19th Century Rococo More Art
Materials
Silver
Collection of Antique South Indian Silk Embroidered Hand Fans Textile Embroidery
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Hand-Made Keralan Patchwork Pankha or Visri
Hand fans are a culturally significant part of
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
The Lady Dunlin With Her Hand Fan - Original Lithograph by J.J Grandville - 1852
By Jean Jeacques Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
The Lady Dunlin With Her Hand Fan is an original lithographs on ivory-colored paper realized by J.J
Category
1850s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Fan with Hand-Carved Horn Faces
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Hand Fan with Hand-Carved cow Horn Faces, Qing dynasty
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