The arrival in a boat, China, 19th century
Beautiful folded fan, the double sheet of paper painted on both sides with sixty characters. All wear silk clothes in relief and an ivory head.
Several scenes gather horsemen, dignitaries and musicians.
White mother-of-pearl mounting carved and engraved on both sides with characters. Gilded metal clasp and tassel of passementerie.
H.t. 28,2 cm - H.f. 15,5 cm (wear, restorations)
In its black lacquered bamboo box decorated on the lid with two animated cartels of scholars. Underneath, a label "manufactures and repairs of fans / American / 12 rue Alsace Lorraine / Toulouse". (small accidents)
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