Republican-China Ivory Fan Guards and Ribs with Vase-shaped Head

There are a wide range of options for materials of fan ribs, including bamboo as the most commonly-seen, and precious materials such as sandalwood, ebony, tortoiseshell, ivory, mother of pearl, bones, etc. The application of these valued components not only make the fans more visually-appealing, but also increase their value. These are ivory fan ribs.