2012.73.02

Cockade fan with black painted wood guards and four overlapping pleated paper leaves. The four leaves — one each of pink, blue, orange and red — radiate in progressively larger sizes from the common pivot point. Each leaf is printed with a floral design, and the scalloped edges are covered with narrow silver metallic bands. Decorative wooden disks cover both sides of the pivot; the front disk is embellished with a single tassel. This unusual fan opens dramatically with a magnificent burst of color.

Guard length: 19"
Leaf height: pink 4.25"; blue 8.25"; orange 11.25"; red 16.25"
Open width: 38.25"
Arc (degrees when open): 180
0 sticks / 2 guards

Probably southeast Asia

20th century

Anonymous gift

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