Brass Peacock Fan

MCM decorative East Asian brass fan. It features a peacock in relief. Made in Taiwan. Sturdy solid brass. 5 1/8”H x 7 3/4”W.

In China, the peacock was a symbol of the Ming Dynasty, representing divinity, beauty, power, rank, + beauty. With its tail of 100 eyes, the peacock is also associated with the goddess of compassion Guan Yin.

The peacock also symbolises culture + civilization in Chinese paintings. It is said that the peacock is a phoenix born in the world of mortals. In the eyes of the Chinese people, the peacock is the kindest + most intelligent bird, an auspicious symbol of happiness.

In Fengshui theories, the peacock represents yang, the light to the dark, positivity over negativity.

Please keep in mind, all of my items are vintage pieces. This means they are NOT new + most of my items are decades old. They may show natural signs of wear + age. I do my best to list any + all flaws in the item description. However, I may overlook small flaws. Please inspect all product photos before purchasing.