Carved fan, chrysanthemum and bird

1923

Not on view

This folding fan features carvings on its outer ribs by Jin Xiya (1890–1979), the finest bamboo artist active in twentieth-century China. It showcases Jin’s virtuosic command of traditional bamboo intaglio carving. His works often incorporate compositions from designs contributed by his contemporary artists, such as the calligraphy in running script by Yang Jin (1876–1945) on this piece. In addition to the fine carving, this fan also bears birds and flowers by Jin himself—shedding light on the bamboo artist’s exquisite skill of painting.

According to the archival list of Jin’s works (fan frame #40), the bamboo carving was completed on March 28, 1923.

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現代　金西厓　菊雀圖並刻扇骨　成扇
Title: Carved fan, chrysanthemum and bird
Artist: Jin Xiya (Chinese, 1890–1979)
Date: 1923
Culture: China
Medium: Folding fan; ink and color on paper with carved bamboo frame
Dimensions: 12 × 18 in. (30.5 × 45.7 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Florence and Herbert Irving Acquisitions Fund for Asian Art, 2020
Object Number: 2020.336
Rights and Reproduction: © Jin Xiya
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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