Audience at the palace, China, 19th century Folded fan, the painted paper sheet of an audience granted by a dignitary, installed on the terrace of his palace. Around him fourteen servants and visitors wear silk clothes in relief. The reverse side on a blue background of a silver cloud effect and three animated cartels of characters, with silk clothes in relief. Sandalwood frame pierced with stylized flowers. Gilded metal hanger and tassel of passementerie. H.t. 28 cm - H.f. 12 cm (slight accidents, restorations)

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