Offered by Galerie Théorème
Beautiful fan painted in gouache on paper on each side with scenes of palaces and pavilions in gardens, animated by characters, dignitaries seated on terraces surrounded by courtesans and servants.
The silver and silver-gilt strands are partly openwork and enamelled, with scenes representing small trades and Buddhist symbols (sound stone, fish, etc.).
CANTON work from the first third of the 19th century
open length 45.5 cm
height of one strand 24 cm