

Shovel fan. Tainanfoo, Formosa. Made from spathe of betel palm, Areca catechu L. Bell-shaped with handle of horn and bone. Designs of a seated man on face and on reverse a group of vase, elephant and censer burned in with joss sticks . The latter design represents a rebus. Inscribed. The fan is trimmed around the edges with patterned ribbon. Length 1 ft 4 in.Width 8 ½ in.