Een Chinese vliegenmepper met inscriptie, 17/18e eeuw

L.: 58,5 cm - H.: 7,5 cm (the box)
L.: 52 cm (the whisk)

An instrument of literati dandyism in Chinese culture, the fly whisk is often depicted in early paintings and decorative arts, however, few actual examples are preserved.

Provenance:
- The collection of a Belgian connoisseur.