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What is a Chinese hand fan called?
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A Chinese hand fan is sometimes called a rigid or fixed fan. It refers to a folding fan that became popular during the Ming Dynasty and was often crafted with fine materials, such as ivory, bone or pearl, with paper or fabric coverings decorated with intricate designs. You’ll find a selection of Chinese hand fans on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Majolica Shorter & Boulton Chinese Fan Hummingbird Creamer Pitcher 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese hand fan with hummingbirds and flowers. Attributed to Shorter & Boulton. Most of Shorter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Majolica
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Schumacher Fan Area Rug in Handwoven Abaca by Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by graphic Art Deco motifs, the Raleigh Collection features a fabulous range of hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Fan Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century Chinese box which most likely held a fan. Beautifully hand painted on the interior
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paint
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original wood
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese hand-painted fan with hand-painted calligraphy (with two different drawing on either side
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art
Materials
Bamboo
Large Antique Chinese Fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Antique Chinese fan Painted Entirely by Hand 1940 China Ducks Flower.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
