Antique fan in silk and bamboo - Handscreen China Japan hand painted bird flowers 1900

This beautiful antique fan is made of hand-painted silk. It is a handheld screen from asia - china or japan and dating from the early 20th century. It is decorated with a delicate bird decoration installed on a flowery branch and bamboo. The handle is made of bamboo. This range shows signs of wear: fragility of the fabric, stains and holes. It was reinforced on the back with tissue paper and water glue. It measures 23 cm X 36 cm. A superb testimony of the fashion accessories of the time... The women of yesteryear minauded with their pretty fan in front of their faces: concealing - revealing in an elegant game of seduction.

Ref. : CXRW4885