Fan Holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a "Fan Holder" by an unknown artist. The object is a long, narrow, cylindrical case with a floral pattern. The case is made of a textured material, possibly fabric or leather, with a repeating design of flowers and leaves. It has a rounded top and a flat bottom. A strap is attached to the top of the case, with a small metal ring and a knot at the end. The strap is long and thin, and it hangs down to the left of the case. The background of the image is plain white. The object is positioned vertically in the center of the image.