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Folding Fan, Hand Painted Flowers and Butterflies, ca. 1890

 
An late 19th century folding fan with carved and pierced bone guards, carved and pierced composite sticks, with gilt metal loop, the silk mount hand painted with flowers and butterflies edged and embellished with machine lace. Very good condition. A little staining from glue residue. The silk verso is split but the painting is in very good condition, as is the lace, with just a little wear to the folds. The decoration is not included

Guard Length: ~ 21.5 cm
Width: ~ 40 cm (when opened)