{"product_id":"japanese-buddhist-altar-paper-fan-purple-bt29","title":"Japanese Buddhist Altar Paper Fan Uchiwa Vtg Candle Extinguisher Purple BT29","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Japanese Miniature Paper Uchiwa Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a miniature Japanese vintage paper fan or \u003cem\u003eUchiwa\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eUchiwa\u003c\/em\u003e is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle-like shape. This particular fan with a compact size features gold inscriptions on a purple background. It is used to turn off candles placed on Buddhist home altars. This compact size of uchiwa is a popular item used as decoration in Buddhist home altars as well as for fanning incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple, gold, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters: 御燈明消シ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 11 grams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 110 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 19.3 cm long x 11.3 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Some of the silver foil on the edges is missing. Some stains on the front. Some damage to the paper on the back. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquired at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43403540103203,"sku":"BT29-uchiwa","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Photoroom_20260729_093007.jpg?v=1785285019","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-buddhist-altar-paper-fan-purple-bt29","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}