Antique Chinese Thousand Face Fan. Lacquered and Gilded Rods. S. XIX

Amazing antique Chinese one-thousand-faces fan, with lacquered sticks and golden chinoiserie decoration. This beautiful article was made in the 19th century and is as attractive as original. The sticks are in optimal condition the black-lacquered finish looks deep and uniform, and the charming chinoiserie-style decoration stands out for its quality and attention to detail. The wood has been carefully cut in order to create an elegant and balanced shape. The leaf is decorated with a multicolor scene, very to the taste of the time and common in these gorgeous fans. We can see many small figures with colorful traditional clothes, performing leisure activities in different scenarios (indoors and outdoors). Their faces are small natural meterial plates painted by hand; one of them is missing, but the rest are in excellent condition. The folds of the leaf are slightly worn, but this is a usual feature in such old pieces. The fan preserves the metal ring and the silk tassel. Beautiful and delicate, this antique Chinese one-thousand-faces fan with lacquered sticks and golden chinoiserie decoration will be the best gift for any lover of gorgeous unique items. Dimensions: Sticks Length: 11 in / 28 cm. Width (Unfolded): 20.67 in / 52.5cm.