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Fan Holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fan Holder by Unidentified Artist shows a long, thin, cylindrical object covered in a pattern of small, square tiles in shades of black, white, and gray. The object is positioned vertically. A loop of cord or string extends from the top. The surface of the object features a repeating design of rounded shapes in a grid-like pattern. The background is light-colored and appears to be flat.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
256 × 625 px
Museum record:
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