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How many types of Japanese fans are there?
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There are three types of Japanese fans. The uchiwa is a fixed fan that is used practically to create a breeze and stay cool. The sensu or ogi fan is a folding fan that is a fashion accessory as well as cooling the user. The gunsen fan is a war fan that was used during war times for signaling and also occasionally as a weapon. Shop an array of authentic Japanese fans on 1stDibs.
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Signed Japanese Fan Shaped Mixed Metals / Silver Box Okimono by Miyamoto Shoko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed Japanese mixed metals okimono.
In sterling silver with applied copper bands
Category
20th Century Japanese Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver, Mixed Metal
Natural Zambian Emerald MOP Japanese Fan Earrings Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Adorning the outer edges of the fan motif are dazzling diamonds, meticulously set to enhance the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Pave Japanese Fan Stud Earrings Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Item Code:- SEE-11616
Gross Weight :-14.19 gm
14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight :- 13.09 gm
Natural Diamond Weight :- 5.50 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I )
Earrings Si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Pave Japanese Fan Stud Earrings Solid 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Item Code:- SEE-11616
Gross Weight :-17.46 gm
18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight :- 16.36 gm
Natural Diamond Weight :- 5.50 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I )
Earrings Si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Japanese Paper Fan Sheep Heisei HOUSEN 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1990s in Heisei era.
This is made with a paper and
Category
1990s Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Japanese Bamboo and Paper Fan Printed 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era.
This is made with a paper and
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
