Antique 19th century China Canton sandalwood carved thousand-face fan with box For Sale

Offered here is a beautiful 19th-century Chinese Canton Export "Thousand Faces" Mandarin folding fan, believed to date to the Qing Dynasty, circa 1860. Both sides of the fan are meticulously decorated with elaborate court scenes featuring numerous figures, characteristic of Cantonese export fans made for the Western market. The fan features finely carved natural sandalwood sticks and guards, which retain a pleasant natural fragrance. The fan is accompanied by its original rectangular black-lacquered wooden storage box.Fan: Approximately 11 inches longBox: Approximately 12½ inches × 2½ inches × 2 inchesCondition: Overall, the fan and box are in very good condition considering their age. One fan stick is broken and has become detached from its original connection. One guard has some adhesive residue, suggesting a previous repair. The paper has minor tears, wear, and signs of handling consistent with age and use. The lacquered wooden storage box is in excellent condition.Please examine all photographs carefully for additional details of condition. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact us. Reasonable offers are warmly welcomed.