Japanese Paper Folding Fan Sensu Vtg Kanji Flowers Long Life Bamboo Frame 4D995

Vintage Japanese Folding Fan Sensu 

This is a traditional Japanese folding fan called sensu. You can use this when it's hot or as decoration. This decorative fan features three big black kanji characters with colored illustrations of flowers on the inside. The kanji are for prosperity and a long life. The inner frame is natural bamboo. The back of the fan is white with inscriptions on the left.

• Black, green, blue, red, white, yellow
  
• Paper, bamboo
  
• 1990
  
• Characters: 千歳寿 '1000 years longevity', 平成二年九月 Heisei 2 September, 愛知県知事 Aichi prefecture governor
• Fan approx. 27 cm long x 42.5 cm wide
• Item weight: 27 grams 
• Packed weight: 150 grams
• Good condition considering age. Bent corners (top of paper when opened). Light yellow stains on the left. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. 
• Acquired at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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