Fan; China, Qing dynasty, possibly Xianfeng period, 1854-1861.

Fan; China, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century.
Carved and engraved tortoiseshell with ribbon.
It presents a small lack due to the passage of time.
Measurements: 23,5 x 43 cm.
Fan made of tortoiseshell and ornamented with scenes of birds. Under the Qing, inherited art forms flourished and innovations of both technical and aesthetic character took place. High levels of literacy, a successful publishing industry, thriving cities, and a Confucian emphasis on cultivation nurtured a lively and creative set of cultural fields. uring this period, the European tendency to imitate Chinese artistic traditions, known as chinoiserie, also gained great popularity in Europe due to increased trade with China and the broader current of Orientalism.