Seven Folding Fans, China, 20th century, each fan has 100 small shou characters on the cover, six are plain, and one has calligraphy by Li Yuying (1881-1973), dated 1947, who was founder and former director of the Palace Museum, with box, ink on gold paper, fan open 20 x 13 in.
Estimate $300-500

Scattered tears to the paper. Minor damage to inlays.


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