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Fan Holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Fan Holder" by unknown artist shows a long, narrow, black object with a strap attached to the top. The object is covered in a repeating pattern of white designs, including flowers, leaves, and rounded shapes. The strap is made of a thin material and has a small bead at the end. The background of the image is light gray. The object is rectangular in shape with rounded edges. The strap emerges from the top, and there are two small beads near the top of the object, one on either side of the strap. The white designs on the object are intricate and detailed.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
209 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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