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Lot Description: A Good Large Carved Tortoiseshell Chinese Fan, mid to late 19th century, Qing Dynasty , the monture a good weight and the guards deeply carved with a bat or butterfly, auspicious symbols, figures, buildings and foliage. The gorge, more lightly carved, on both sides, has similar design. Both sides of the double paper leaf show figures gathered in the outdoors, different views of the mountains and water in the background. The figures are dressed in robes of applied silk and their faces are painted on ivory. Guard length 11.5 inches or 29cm. Condition Report: . Appears sound, rubbed a little on the folds but in good general order. ARR: Categories: Fans