Folding fan with bamboo frame carved with calligraphy

Jin Kaiding (K Ting King) American, born China
mid-20th century
Not on view

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  • Title: Folding fan with bamboo frame carved with calligraphy
  • Artist: Jin Kaiding (K Ting King) (American (born China), 1917–1975)
  • Date: mid-20th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Folding fan with plain paper; carved bamboo frame
  • Dimensions: 13 × 16 1/2 in. (33 × 41.9 cm)
  • Classification: Fans
  • Credit Line: Florence and Herbert Irving Acquisitions Fund for Asian Art, 2020
  • Object Number: 2020.355
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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