Fan with a thousand faces. China, 19th century.
In ebonised carved wood and bone. Hand-painted country.
Measurements: 28 cm (closed), 52 cm (open).
This type of fan, so called because of the application of small ivory plaques for the faces, although in this particular case they do not have one, is characterised by the hand-painted paper country, with large scenes set in gardens, inspired by the ancient Chinese court. A palette similar to that of porcelain usually predominates, as can be seen in the present piece.