A 19th century, Qing Dynasty, black lacquered wood fan with gold decoration, of asymmetrical form, both guards and gorge painted with a figure and butterflies amongst flowers, the leaf to one side painted with several figures enjoying leisure pursuits, and the other painted with a spray of colourful flowers and blossom, two birds perhaps in courtship perched on a branch, guard length approx. 11.75 inches or 30cm.