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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
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1770s British George III Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Fan-Shaped Biscuit Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming Victorian-era silverplate biscuit box is intricately crafted to resemble a Japanese
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Fan-Shaped Biscuit Box
Antique Fan-Shaped Biscuit Box
H 12.5 in W 10.25 in D 5.25 in
Japanese Silk Fan, Meiji Era Japan
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Precious silk fan painted with ink and embroidered, decorated with cranes in a lake landscape. The
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Bone, Silk

Antique Japanese Silk Fan, Meiji Era Japan
Japanese Silk Fan, Meiji Era Japan
H 0.91 in W 17.72 in D 9.45 in
Japanese Six Panel Screen Scattered Fans
Located in Hudson, NY
Striking painting depicting scattered fans painted on gold leaf. Featuring various scenes from
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Six Panel Screen Scattered Fans
Japanese Six Panel Screen Scattered Fans
H 66.75 in W 147.5 in D 1 in
Aesthetic Movement Japanesque Cabinet Plate Attributed to Christopher Dresser
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
with a Japanese fan shape set within a bright yellow border and heavily embellished with gilding with
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

Six panel fan-motifs screen panel (Japan)
Located in Bronx, NY
Six panel fan-motifs screen panel (Japan)
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Antique 19th Century Framed Japanese Silk Fans
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 19th century Framed Japanese Silk Fans comprising two attractively framed Japanese silk
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Silk, Wood

“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a raised fan motif, this aptly named teapot was used to boil water for traditional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Iron

Spode Stone China Dish Decorated with Pattern 2283
By Spode
Located in East Geelong, VIC
outer is filled with fantastic flowers and foliage, with a Japanese fan at either end. The length of the
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1810s English Regency Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Deco Landscape with River Fans
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen, deco landscape with river fans. Modern scene of a 12th century festival
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Antique 18 inch Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger with Fans
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper plate. The interior of the plate is
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Painted Fans on Gold Leaf
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gold leaf with brocade border. Calligraphy and sketching on back paper.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel plate, . The interior of the plate is
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Japanese Shakudo Fan Earrings with Sea Life Motifs
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Japanese art became a major inspiration to artists and makers in the West following the forced re
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Shakudo

Pair Japanese Imari Fan Shaped Dishes on Stands, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful fine quality pair of late 19th- early twentieth century, Meiji period Japanese Imari
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Two-Panel Screen Collection of Fans on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century Japanese Screen of a Collection of Fans. Paintings on fans depict famous Japanese
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting a Ceremonial Tassel and Fan
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese woodblock print from the 19th century depicting a ceremonial tassel. Created in
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Large High Quality Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Takara-Mono and Fans
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Cloisonne , late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. The vase has
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

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Copper, Enamel

Top and Large Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Dish Plate Japan 19th Century Fan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice quality with superb decoration. Central a nice fan. Condition: Overall condition some
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

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Bronze

Pair Of Antique Aesthetic Movement Portraits, Original Watercolour Paintings
Located in Bristol, GB
Lady Muriel with strawberry blond plaited hair, a lace shawl and holding a Japanese fan standing in
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Paper, Paint

Femme au Tub-Le Tub
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Protected by the privacy of an elegant room furnished with a marble bust, Japanese fan, ornate fireplace and
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1890s Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Giclée

E W Godwin, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin, attributed, probably made by Collinson and Lock. An Anglo-Japanese walnut circular
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Walnut

E W Godwin, Attributed, an Anglo-Japanese Circular Armchair with Fan Shaped Arms
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
-Japanese walnut circular parlour chair with fan shaped arms on bulbous turned legs united by circular
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Fan Pattern Plate by Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
19th Century plate made in England by Wedgwood, the pattern, part of the Fan collection is called
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Fan Pattern Plate by Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
19th Century plate made in England by Wedgwood, the pattern, part of the Fan collection is called
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Otafuku Ikat Textile of Masks and Fans
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Antique Otafuku IKAT Textile of Masks and Fans Antique IKAT 4 Panel Futon Cover of Otafuku Masks
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Porcelain Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Japanese porcelain plate circa 1930s-1940s. Decorated with over glaze featuring three ladies in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Plate
Japanese Porcelain Plate
H 2 in Dm 14.4 in
Nude with a Fan - Female Nude with Fan French Russian Ecole de Paris
By Marc Chagall
Located in London, GB
margin. There were 25 impressions on Japan laid paper a further 25 on Chine paper and 75 on Arches paper
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1920s Modern Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and intricately decorated Japanese cloisonné box and cover, Meiji period, late 19th
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. . If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. . If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood Majolica Fan Pattern Cup and Saucer Set, C. 1876
By Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
Wedgwood Argenta Fan pattern cup and saucer, the English registry date stamp marks it to 1876
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Ceramic

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificently decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, signed Umeboshi
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Satsuma Tripod Censer, Koro, Meiji period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and finely decorated Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner (koro), signed Kyozan, Meiji
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Japanese Seto Satsuma Charger Japan Figure Relief Edo or Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Fabulous Japanese Satsuma Style Earthenware Charger. With a central scene of what we think is
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Display Cabinet on Stand, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese lacquer and porcelain inlaid display cabinet on stand, kazaridana, Meiji
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain, Softwood, Lacquer

Set of 6 Large Kakemonos Japanese Mythology, 19th Century Japan circa 1800 Edo
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 6 large kakemonos from 19th century Japanese mythology. Paper support with a
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Paper

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The low, rectangular box with
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Coral

"Femme au Tub" from "Elles" by Toulouse-Lautrec
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Hinsdale, IL
the privacy of an elegant room furnished with a marble bust, Japanese fan, ornate fireplace and
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Crayon, Lithograph

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner, koro, with pierced metal lid, signed
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Metal, Silver

Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034
Located in Norton, MA
Red/Black-lacquered Fan-shape Five-case Lunch Box, China, 19th century, with three bamboo splint
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this extremely fine
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
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H 2.63 in Dm 6.13 in
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Located in Hudson, NY
Late Edo (1614 - 1868) period incense storage box in stacked, double fan design. Fans have bamboo
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 1.75 in
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful silk-lined giltwood frame
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Silk, Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Courtier
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th century Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a Courtier, dressed in a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Courtier
Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Courtier
H 22.45 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Lucite

Framed Japanese Ink Painting Hidaka Tetsuo
By Hidaka Tetsuo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ink painting on the fan surface by Japanese Zen artist Hidaka Tetsuo (1791-1871), now framed in
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1850s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Wood, Paper

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese Jute and Brass Painting 'First Date'
Located in Milano, IT
Ancient and very rare Japanese painting made in the early 1900s of fine Japanese manufacture. The
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Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Japanese Imari Charger
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Imari charger, Japanese. Boldly decorated with lobed border. Three primary
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

Beauty on a Veranda with Fan and Mirror
By Suzuki (Hozumi) Harunobu
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Japanese: chuban Provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia Collection of McCleaf Condition: Colors
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Mid-18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Woodcut

Japanese Miniature Satsuma Vase Yabu Meizan Meiji
By Yabu Meizan
Located in Atlanta, GA
playing toys with children or catching dragonflies with fans. One scene depicts women working on kimono
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Ceramic

Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Vase - Genroku Period
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Edo Period 1612-1868
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Ceramic

Nude with a Fan | Nu à l’eventail
By Marc Chagall
Located in London, GB
margin. There were 25 impressions on Japan laid paper a further 25 on Chine paper and 75 on Arches paper
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1920s Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Etching

Antique Japanese Imari Bowl on Wooden Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fans of Imari will enjoy seeing the rich colors on this bowl. A very striking design.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Imari Charger, circa 1880. 21.5" (55cm)
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese Imari porcelain, hand painted charger depicting a
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

Imari porcelain gourd shape, Arita, Japan, Meiji Period.
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Imari porcelain gourd shaped dish, Arita, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period. The unusual gourd shaped
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Fisherman Festival Kimono with Tsutsugaki Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese festival Kimono robe circa late 19th to early 20th century (end of Meiji Period) for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Fans

Materials

Cotton, Linen

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Antique Japanese Fans For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique Japanese fans for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Japanese fans was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and metal. Antique Japanese fans have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Japanese fans made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs. Tosa School produced beautiful antique Japanese fans that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Japanese Fans?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $170 on the low end and $145,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Japanese Fans
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify an antique fan, search all over for a maker's mark. Then, consult an authoritative online reference to match the mark to the manufacturer's name. A licensed appraiser can also assist with identification. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted antique fans on 1stDibs.