Lot 53
  • 53

A group of five paper fans with 'archaistic' bamboo mounts Qing dynasty

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

each mount carved with distinctive archaistic designs, including characters, dragons between brocade patterns, coins motifs on a stippled ground, and confronting gui dragons, one with bone fitting around pin, another with ebony fitting (5)

Condition

Four in good overall condition, the pin on the mount with the 'coin' motif needs to be re-inserted completely.
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