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Folding fan

Late 19th to early 20th century
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave with silk embroidery; lacquer; painted silk; brass
DimensionsOverall: 31.5cm (12 3/8in.)
Other (open maximum): 53.5cm (21 1/16in.)
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.419
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift from Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976
Folding fan
1825–50
Kimono (furisode)
19th century
Fan
19th or early 20th century
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