Combat, China, c. 1850-1860 - Lot 55

Lot 55
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Result : 3 091EUR
Combat, China, c. 1850-1860 - Lot 55
Combat, China, c. 1850-1860 Rare folded fan, the leaf, double in gouache wallpaper, animated with figures in appliquéd silk clothing and with ivory* heads in relief. On one side, two horsemen face each other, their soldiers at their sides. The faces are expressive and individualized. On the other side, a market scene with traders behind their stalls. The borders are decorated with symbols including bats, fish, dogs and swords. Ivory* frame dyed black. The strands have an original profile and a pierced and engraved decoration of pavilions and characters. H.t. 33 cm-H.F. 12 cm (wear and restoration) In its original black lacquered bamboo box with gold decoration, decorated on the lid with an ivory figure in relief bearing angel wings. The inside lined with red silk with the label of the workshop "Volong Canton".
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