Japanese Paper Folding Fan Sensu Vtg Bamboo Frame White Longevity Hiragana 5D44

Vintage Japanese Folding Fan Sensu

This is a traditional Japanese folding fan called a sensu. You can use this when it's hot or as a decorative item. 
It is off-white and features Japanese character hiragana and kanji in a calligraphy style. There is a bamboo stand inculded It is wrapped with white paper and cased in a paper box.  

• Off-white, black, brown
• Paper, bamboo
• C1986
• Characters: ん n ("n" is used as dialect meaning "very"　百二十才 120 years old, 泉重千代 Izumi Shigechiyo
• Part of a sentence on wrapping paper: hoping Shigechiyo for very good health, very long life, very young, very wealthy, very bright, very enjoyable, very strong, very big, and very active.
• Fan approx. 27.5 cm long x 43 cm wide
• Item weight: 180 grams 
• Packed weight: 380 grams
• Good condition considering age. Slight stains. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. 
• Acquired at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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