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What is a Chinese hand fan called?
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A Chinese hand fan is sometimes called a rigid or fixed fan. It refers to a folding fan that became popular during the Ming Dynasty and was often crafted with fine materials, such as ivory, bone or pearl, with paper or fabric coverings decorated with intricate designs. You’ll find a selection of Chinese hand fans on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Majolica Shorter & Boulton Chinese Fan Hummingbird Creamer Pitcher 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica creamer pitcher / jug featuring a deep cobalt blue glazed ground accented with a Chinese hand fan with hummingbirds and flowers. Attributed to Shorter & Boulton.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Majolica
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original wood case and stand, fan is 13 inch x 8 '', the fan in case is 17'' x 12.5 ''x 2 inch.
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Bamboo Cricket Cage, Hand-Carved, Fan Shape, 1930
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Cricket Cages have been used for at least 1000 years to house crickets kept as pets for their fighting spirit or song.
This particular cricket cage is unusual being in the s...
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Monumental Extra Large Asian Chinese Gilt Hand Painted Folding Fan Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
The fan is Chinese in origin. Retains original label on the back.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Large Antique Chinese Fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Antique Chinese fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
