Hand-painted Folding Fan with Two Asian Children on Bridge hand-thrown but is a thing of

but is a thing of beauty that commands plenty of attention just on its own

no spots or unevenness) and small tearing around the left and right edges-- but overall it is in great condition and perfect for matting

on all sides of the box

if you prefer unframed

which is both gorgeous and unusual

Hand-painted Folding Fan with Two Asian Children on Bridge hand-thrown but is a thing ofI love that these two blondish Asian children appear to have haloes around their heads, and also how intently they appear to be peering over the rail of this bridge, perhaps watching fish swimming by. I am not entirely sure whether this little fan is Japanese or Chinoiserie, but I think it's very sweet, down to the stippled leaves on the trees that hover over the figures, and the gold and white painted detail on the sticks. The gold flecked backside