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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 13145214, member: 2844&quot;]Stunning banner fans, amazing carving, and a range above Henry&#039;s fan. But those have a different function which means they attract a different buyer.</p><p>They are ceremonial or temple banner fans, much like the European flabellum. They serve to fan the temple fire so it keeps burning, or to keep flies away from sacred objects. The market for ceremonial banner fans is more Asian religious art than fan collectors, and of course collectors of Indian woodcarvings.</p><p><br /></p><p>Henry&#039;s fan is a personal fan, carried to keep cool. The fact that it is folding means that it is not kept in a temple, but carried from place to place. It is more simple, because the blades have to fold into the case when not in use. The carving on the handle is of a religious nature, but that is not unsual for personal items. The sacred is a blessing in daily life.</p><p>In both cases sandalwood spreads a pleasant smell, which is why it is often used for Asian fans, and even imported for Western fans.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks. Yes it is a cockade fan. Technically a cockade brisé fan.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /> In brisé fans the leaves are separate, unlike regular folding fans, and cockade refers to the full circle.</p><p><br /></p><p>I only found a 19th century Chinese carved sandalwood cockade brisé fan, with case:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.bonhams.com/auction/19872/lot/135/a-sandalwood-cockade-fan-19th-century/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.bonhams.com/auction/19872/lot/135/a-sandalwood-cockade-fan-19th-century/" rel="nofollow">https://www.bonhams.com/auction/19872/lot/135/a-sandalwood-cockade-fan-19th-century/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The sold price (in 2012) is only an indication, to add to raver&#039;s price estimate.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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