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What is a Chinese hand fan called?

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What is a Chinese hand fan called?
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

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

Monumental Extra Large Asian Chinese Gilt Hand Painted Folding Fan Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a large, vintage Chinese wall fan, typically used for decorative purposes
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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