Fan

Fan

Black lacquer on wood round frame decorated in red with plants and figures decorative cloud-shaped opening on shaft. The silk covering is done in colored embroidery threads and painting. Depicted are scholars and ladies in a garden. There is a silk tassel with glass beads hanging from the end of the shaft. Damage: The silk is rotten and has extensive decay. It is presently falling off of the frame and needs to be restored and reinforced with cloth backing.

1982.009.001