Japanese Wooden Fan
This is a Japanese wooden 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 made of paper-thin slices of cedar wood collected from Koya, a place in western Wakayama Prefecture famous for the Buddhist temples on the mountain. This fan depicts a cut-out of a man standing on a raft moving down a river. The Kitayama River has been used for centuries for transporting lumber and guided further down the river much like the image shows. Now, it is a popular tourist activity.
- Brown, black
- Wood (cedar)
- Kanji on fan: Koya cedar, Koyasan
- C2000
- Item weight: 229 grams
- Packed weight: 500 grams
- Approx. 39.5 cm long x 21.5 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.
