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What are Japanese fans called?
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A folding fan from Japan is called a “sensu” or “o-gi” while a non-folding fan is called an “uchiwa.” Both styles of hand fans were used as a material to write and communicate through as well as showcase social status. Browse a selection of authentic Japanese fans on 1stDibs.
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First Period Worcester Japan Fan Pattern Teapot Stand c1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : First period Worcester porcelain Japan Fan pattern teapot stand
Date : c1770
Period
Category
Antique 1770s British George III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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 Lacquer Ware Fan-Shaped Box with Compartments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese fan-shaped lacquer box with tassels, red exterior with slightly scalloped cover. The
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
