Fan Case
maker
Unknown
Datelate 19th century
Place MadeChina, East Asia
MediumEmbroidered mixed fibers
Dimensions31 x 6 cm (12 3/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsVessels
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberU21w7.2
eMuseum ID721754
Previous NumberU21w7.b
Previous Number627b
Original Numberfar right of M21w28 (I&N)
EmbARK ObjectID15307
TMS Source ID3897
Last Updated8/14/24
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryIsabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
MarksNotesEmbroidered inscription (verso): Not an ordinary man nor a hsien, but I behold within the gourd the sun and the moon, nay, even the firmament in its hollow. [translation from Chinese]
Embroidered inscription (recto): The green mountain and the blue water are my friends; wild birds and beautiful flowers are worthy to be my guests. [translation from Chinese]
Embroidered inscription (recto): The green mountain and the blue water are my friends; wild birds and beautiful flowers are worthy to be my guests. [translation from Chinese]
ProvenanceNotesEntered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
