A 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese silk embroidered fan case or sheath, the sides and shaped top opening edged with blue and white braid, the interior lined with light blue silk, the vibrant blue silk exterior embroidered to one side in couched gold metal thread, with symbols and an animal with horns, flowers and their leaves in two shades of green silk thread, the verso with different forms and flowers. Height approx. 12 5/8 inches or 32cm