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Fan Holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fan holder with white floral embroidery. Long and narrow, with rounded top and bottom. Decorative pattern of white flowers and leaves on black background. Large flower with rounded petals at the top. Smaller flowers and leaves extending down. Small loop with a bead at the top for hanging. Loop made of same material as fan holder. Background is white. Title: Fan Holder Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
217 × 625 px
Museum record:
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