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Fan Holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cylindrical object titled "Fan Holder" by an unknown artist. The object is covered in a repeating pattern of circles and diamonds with intricate designs. The object is black and white. There are four large circular designs on the object, each surrounded by a diamond shape. The circular designs have a floral or mandala-like pattern. The object has a cord attached to the top with a decorative ball at the end. The cord is looped to the left of the object. The object is lying on a flat surface, possibly paper. The background is light gray. The object is positioned vertically. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
256 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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