Carved fan, birds amid autumn maple leaves

Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya Chinese
 Painting by Zhong Zhifu Chinese

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This folding fan features exquisite carvings on its outer ribs by Jin Xiya, the finest bamboo artist active in twentieth-century China. This work showcase Jin’s sophisticated skill in intaglio carving. His works incorporate compositions from designs contributed by important modern artists, such as the calligraphy by Shou Shigong (1885-1950) and painting of sailboats by Jin Cheng (1878–1926) on this piece.

According to the archival list of Jin’s works (fan frame #103), the bamboo carving was completed on April 11, 1925.

Carved fan, birds amid autumn maple leaves, Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979), Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame, China

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Carved fan, birds amid autumn maple leaves, Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979), Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame, China
Carved fan, birds amid autumn maple leaves, Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979), Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame, China
Carved fan, birds amid autumn maple leaves, Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979), Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame, China
Carved fan, birds amid autumn maple leaves, Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979), Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame, China

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