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Vintage Japanese Bamboo and Paper ''Uchiwa'' Fan, 20th Century

$360
£276.94
€321.44
CA$507.69
A$568.69
CHF 298.70
MX$6,915.13
NOK 3,782.50
SEK 3,590.61
DKK 2,399.06

About the Item

A rare example of a traditional Japanese uchiwa fan, featuring a bold green and cream graphic composition. The rigid flat surface, crafted from bamboo spokes and paper overlay, retains rich character and visible signs of use, giving it a poetic and timeworn quality. Originally used for cooling during summer festivals or daily life, this fan now serves as a collectible folk object or wall-mounted decorative piece, especially within a wabi-sabi or Japanese modern interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10443245117572

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