#(the late qing is generally recognized as 1875-1910; i always hesitate a bit classifying '19th century' items one way or the other)
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silver gilt filigree and enamel fan, depicting phoenixes with foliage and flowers, and the moon among clouds. (late) qing dynasty, 19th century.
#china#qing dynasty#late qing dynasty#decorative arts#museum trawling#image source: metropolitan museum of art#a lot of these filigree/openwork fans give the feeling of being made for export#but the phoenixes on this one make me suspect it was for the local market#(the late qing is generally recognized as 1875-1910; i always hesitate a bit classifying '19th century' items one way or the other)
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