Vintage Japanese Paper Uchiwa Fan w/Box
This is a Japanese vintage 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 by the artist Issei Yamauchi and features a bunch of blue nemophila (Baby Blue Eyes) flowers and leaves made from layers of washi paper. It has a splash of gold paint on the back side. It has a carved wooden handle and includes the original box and pamphlet (some English language).
- White, brown, blue, green
- Paper, wood
- C1980
- Item weight: 370 grams
- Packed weight: 600 grams
- Approx. 43 cm long x 29 cm wide
- Good condition. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan
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