Folding Fan with Scene of an Audience with an Emperor and Empress

Chinese, probably for the European Market

late 18th–early 19th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Folding Fan with Scene of an Audience with an Emperor and Empress
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Culture: Chinese, probably for the European Market
Medium: Hand colored on printed paper; wood, ivory, brass
Dimensions: 11 1/8 x 18 in. (28.3 x 45.7 cm)
Classification: Fans
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1949
Object Number: 49.32.68
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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