Lot 410 , A Chinese export ivory brise fan, 19th century, 19cm.

A Chinese export ivory brise fan, 19th century, the guards and sticks carved in relief with figures amid pavilions and trees, 19cm.
Estimate £200-300

The ivory is a little grubby, the ribbon between the sticks is broken, there are 19 sticks and 2 guards, generally good condition.
There are no sticks missing through the centre of the fan, the two end sticks next to the guards match each other.


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Sold for £550