Japanese Paper Uchiwa Fan w/Box
This is a Japanese paper fan or Uchiwa. Uchiwa is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle-like shape. This particular fan is called "fukakusa", a unique style of fan characterized by its tall and narrow shape. It features a simple design of the famous Edo period painter Ito Jakuchu's chicken picture original on a folding screen on one side, and bold red kanji characters on the other, The frame and handle are made of bamboo. This uchiwa was made by Komaruya, a store in Kyoto that has been crafting this style of uchiwa since the Edo period. It is a collaboration with the Hosomi Museum of Art. The original box is included.
- Red, white
- Paper, bamboo
- Kanji on back of uchiwa: 伊藤若冲 (Ito Jakuchu, painter's name)
- C2012
- Item weight: 330 grams
- Packed weight: 600 grams
- Approx. 41 cm long x 25 cm wide
- Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired in the famous Osu Antique Fair in Nagoya, Japan
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