Vintage Japanese Paper Uchiwa Fan
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 has a brown wood handle. It features a pastel pink and green water marble background with a Japanese four-character idiom meaning "for this time only". The back of the fan also has a pastel water marble pattern.
- Pink, green, yellow, black, white brown
- Paper, wood, bamboo
- C1980
- Characters: 一期一会 ichigo ichi-e "one time, one meeting"
- Item weight: 23 grams
- Packed weight: 300 grams
- Approx. 36.5 cm long x 24 cm wide
- Good condition considering age. Burn mark on the front (right side). Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired in the famous Osu Antique Fair in Nagoya, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
