An 18th century silver-gilt filigree folding fan with a paper surface painted with figures is seen on display at an exhibition of fans made for export during the Qing Dynasty at the Nanning Museum in Guangxi on August 26, 2024. /CFP
A tour guide dressed as a European lady introduces the items on display at an exhibition of fans made for export during the Qing Dynasty at the Nanning Museum in Guangxi on August 17, 2024. /CFP
A 19th-century ivory folding fan depicting a Western woman is seen on display at an exhibition of fans made for export during the Qing Dynasty at the Nanning Museum in Guangxi on August 26, 2024. /CFP
A 19th-century tortoiseshell folding fan with carved patterns is seen on display at an exhibition of fans made for export during the Qing Dynasty at the Nanning Museum in Guangxi on August 26, 2024. /CFP
A visitor takes photos of the folding fans on display at an exhibition of fans made for export during the Qing Dynasty at the Nanning Museum in Guangxi on August 17, 2024. /CFP
An 18th-century silver gilt folding fan with a paper surface painted with figures is on display at an exhibition of fans made for export during the Qing Dynasty at the Nanning Museum in Guangxi on August 26, 2024. /CFP
A 19th-century lacquered folding fan with painted figures is on display at an exhibition of fans made for export during the Qing Dynasty at the Nanning Museum in Guangxi on August 26, 2024. /CFP
"Elegant Art in Hand, Gentle Breeze from the East," a special exhibition of fans made for export during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is currently being held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Featuring over 80 exquisite folding fans, divided into six categories, the display highlights the remarkable craftsmanship of Chinese artisans. Made in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, and exported during the 18th and 19th centuries, the fans on display include examples in ivory, sandalwood, giant clamshell, and tortoiseshell, as well as lacquered and silver filigree folding fans. These intricate and elegant fans not only showcase the unique elements of Chinese cultural heritage but also stand as a testament to the cultural exchange between East and West. The exhibition is open to the public until November 16.