Fan, China, 19th century (CIRC.225-1953)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
Fan in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number CIRC.225-1953), made in China, dated 19th century. The museum's brief description reads: Fan, pierced and carved ivory, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century.
Museum description: Fan of pierced and carved ivory decorated with figures and animals amonfst flowers and buildings. The museum records it as Pierced and carved ivory, measuring Length 7.5 in. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Ivory
- Dimensions
- Length 7.5 in
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Pierced and carved ivory
- Place recorded
- China
Identification
- Museum object name
- Fan
- Museum object number
- CIRC.225-1953
- Museum system number
- O486493
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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