Golden Chinese Decorative Fan

Description

Golden Chinese fan in gold-plated brass: each panel catches light at a different angle, the hinge opens and closes with quiet precision, and the design across its face holds references to motifs that have appeared in Chinese art for two millennia.

The fan as a crafted object appears in Chinese records from the Han Dynasty, around 200 BCE, initially as a practical tool of court and ritual, before becoming a canvas for painters and calligraphers during the Tang and Song periods. Gold-worked brass fans draw on a metalwork tradition refined across southern China’s manufacturing regions, where precision casting and surface treatment have been practiced across centuries. The form retained its place in formal presentation and gift exchange, accumulating cultural weight that extends well beyond its original function.

This fan is constructed from gold-plated brass, a material that allows fine surface engraving and embossing while maintaining structural integrity through repeated use. The ribs are uniform in thickness and spacing, producing a clean arc when fully extended. Available in multiple designs, each face carries a distinct motif drawn from classical Chinese visual vocabulary: auspicious animals, floral arrangements, or landscape compositions. The surface finish is smooth and consistent, with the warm depth of color typical of quality gold plating rather than surface lacquer.

Golden Chinese fan in gold-plated brass. Available in multiple designs featuring classical motifs. Origin: China. Precision-constructed ribs with engraved or embossed face panel. Suitable for display or formal presentation. Traditional form with origins in the Han Dynasty.

More than two thousand years of Chinese craft behind a single object. Available in multiple classical designs. A considered piece for a considered space.