Combat, China, around 1860 - Lot 48

Lot 48
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1500 - 1800 EUR
Combat, China, around 1860 - Lot 48
Combat, China, around 1860 Folded fan, the double sheet of gouache wallpaper with characters in applied silk clothing and ivory head* in relief. On one side, two horsemen clashed, their soldiers at their side. The faces are expressive and individualized. On the other side, market scene with traders behind their stalls. The borders are decorated with symbols including bats, fish, dogs and swords. Ivory* frame tinted in black. The strands have an original profile, and a decoration pierced and engraved with pavilions and characters. 33 cm-H.f. 12 cm (wear and tear and restoration) In its original black lacquered bamboo box with gold decoration, decorated on the lid with a relief figure, bearing angel wings. The inside lined with red silk with the label of the workshop "Volong Canton".
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