Listed here is a very fine and uncommon Chinese fan holder/case with a dragon motif. The embroidery technique is counted stitch on gauze and very well done. The dragon is a four clawed dragon which would not violate the use of the Imperial five claw dragon on items not for the Imperial family. Overall in extremely fine condition with the original string holder and faux coral color beads. There is one very small area of loss to the embroidery near the top of the case on one side. Please see photo 7. Dragons are NOT seen on these types of accessories in fact I have only seen two in all my years of collecting. The case is not stiffened like some fan cases. Overall the length of the case is just over 12 inches. The bottom of the case is fine and intact with no loosening or loss to the silk. A very nice item for collectors of Chinese costume accessories. I do my best to describe each item to the best of my ability. Please examine all the photos carefully to make your decision. Thanks and see my other auctions. The item “Fine Chinese Embroidered Gauze Fan Case/Holder Dragon Motif Antique Excellent” is in sale since Tuesday, July 24, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “qingkangxi” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Type: Chinese embroidered fan case/holder
- Color: multicolor