29th Apr, 2021 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art
A Japanese tortoiseshell fan, Meiji period, decorated with a bird alighting on a blossoming prunus branch above a river, the incised decoration picked out in silver and gold foils, the outer guards each with a butterfly and pruunus blossom over a river, 25.5cm closed, 46cm open
Sold for £650
Condition Report
Some small foil losses on the main image and outer guards. Appears to be free from any obvious chips or cracks.
A Japanese tortoiseshell fan, Meiji period, decorated with a bird alighting on a blossoming prunus branch above a river, the incised decoration picked out in silver and gold foils, the outer guards each with a butterfly and pruunus blossom over a river, 25.5cm closed, 46cm open
