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 is from Toukyu Department Store. It features a print of a traditional painting of a rushing river in a mountain valley with a great pine tree reaching over. It has a carved wooden handle.
- Blue, green, brown
- Paper, wood
- C1980
- Kanji on fan: 東急百貨店 (Toukyu Department Store)
- Item weight: 46 grams
- Packed weight: 300 grams
- Approx. 42.5 cm long x 28.5 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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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 and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
