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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
Museum record:
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