Carved fan, branches of blossoming plum and calligraphy

Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya Chinese
 Painting and calligraphy by Gao Shifeng 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. His carvings incorporate compositions from designs contributed by important modern artists, such as Gao Shifeng (1876–1960) on this piece.

According to the archival list of Jin’s works (fan frame #283), the bamboo carving was completed on December 24, 1943.

Carved fan, branches of blossoming plum and calligraphy, 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, branches of blossoming plum and calligraphy, Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979), Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame, China
Carved fan, branches of blossoming plum and calligraphy, Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979), Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame, China
Carved fan, branches of blossoming plum and calligraphy, Bamboo frame carving by Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979), Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame, China
Carved fan, branches of blossoming plum and calligraphy, 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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