Late-Qing Gold-plated Silver Fan Picture 1

With relief-style figures and flowers on guards, this gold-plated silver fan is decorated with floral patterns in turquoise enamel glaze by use of cloisonné and filigree inlaying techniques, making it a delight to watch. Filigree inlaying is a time-honored traditional metalwork technique to decorate the surface of metal with folded or twisted metal wire based on predesigned patterns.