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Chinese Ivory Fan

19th-Century Chinese Export Carved Ivory & Bone Fan in White Frame
19th-Century Chinese Export Carved Ivory & Bone Fan in White Frame

19th-Century Chinese Export Carved Ivory & Bone Fan in White Frame

Located in CHAMBLY, FR

A magnificent and rare 19th-century Chinese Export brisé fan, meticulously carved in the Canton style, beautifully presented behind glass within its original period white-painted sha...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

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Chinese chinoiseries box in black lacquered wood and silk interior
Chinese chinoiseries box in black lacquered wood and silk interior

Chinese chinoiseries box in black lacquered wood and silk interior

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

These types of boxes were used to transport ivory fans from China to Europe through the Philippines.

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China, Canton,  Folding Screen Fan circa 1850.
China, Canton,  Folding Screen Fan circa 1850.

China, Canton, Folding Screen Fan circa 1850.

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H 2.37 in W 16.74 in D 2.96 in

China, Canton, Folding Screen Fan circa 1850.

Located in Paris, FR

This ivory mounted folding screen fan has more then 95 figures on one side.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chinese Export Fan Painted on Feathers ca. 1820-1830
Chinese Export Fan Painted on Feathers ca. 1820-1830

Chinese Export Fan Painted on Feathers ca. 1820-1830

Located in Paris, FR

Beautifull Cantonese (Chinese Export) fan painted on white feathers. Border made with peackok feathers.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.