Tortoiseshell rays, China, 19th century Brown... Lot 9

Tortoiseshell rays, China, 19th century Brown tortoiseshell fan**. The strands finely pierced and engraved, front and back, with bamboo gardens, animated with characters. The plumes carved in the thickness, with a waiting cartel. Silvered and engraved metal clasp. Tassel of passementerie and cartel carved in brown tortoiseshell**. H.t. 24 cm (the plumes and a strand restored)