Deck type hand fan, with a bullfighting scene hand-painted in the center. Twenty-five sticks in light wood united at the edge by white silk ribbon. plain guards. Metal handle and button.
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Title: Hand-painted deck type hand fan
Creator: Unknown
Physical Dimensions: A 20.7 X Env 34.0 cm
Provenance: It is believed that the hand fan was originated in 7th century China, although portrayed since antiquity, in murals from Egypt, Assyria and Persia. It was widespread in Japan, where Europeans discovered the novelty, bringing it to Europe in the late 15th century.
Rights: GOVERNO DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO / SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DE CULTURA / FUNDAÇÃO ANITA MANTUANO DE ARTES DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO – FUNARJ / CASA DA MARQUESA DE SANTOS - MUSEU DA MODA BRASILEIRA