guards. The sticks are carved on both sides, the guards more deeply. A central oval with rope effect border contains small figures, a building and foliage. Below this an elder appears to be welcoming a visitor on horseback. Further groups of quite large scale figures fill the remainder of the fan, with several buildings, and stylised trees filling any remaining space. A classically carved border divides this carving from the tips, each of which features a figure, some wearing robes, each undertaking different activities. Guard length 7.5 inches or 19cmGenerally very good, one central stick has a small loss to the tip, and two others have small slivers missing Very slight nibbles to side edges. Not examined under UV light. Contained in a non-period card box. New ribbon required.