Details
Canton, a rare fan, the leaf painted with a view of the Hongs of Canton, with shipping and an island fort in the foreground, the verso painted with an European family playing on a swing, the mother of pearl sticks carved with fish, pierced and gilt - 10in. (24cm.), Chinese for the European market, late 18th - early 19th century (repairs to leaf and guardsticks)
See Colour Plate on Front Cover and Illustration
See Colour Plate on Front Cover and Illustration
Provenance
Mrs. Constance Villiers-Stuart of Beachamwell Hall, Norfolk