Black Wooden Chinese Fan
Object NameFan
Mediumwood, paper and mother-of-pearl
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014883
About MeA two toned tan and black paper fan comprising twenty four sticks. The front and back sticks, which are most evident when the fan is shut, are painted black and inset with small chips of mother of pearl, whilst the others have been left a natural tan colour . The lower part of the sticks have been decorated with a very stylised scene depicting two people and a boat in brown bronze. The black paper mount features drawings of jars or incense burners outlined in gold and the mount is further decorated with a number of Japanese characters.
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
19th Century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Possibly 1820s - 1830s
