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Japanese painted and lacquered wooden fan with mother-of-pearl inlays

$2,755.73
£2,051.46
€2,300
CA$3,774.66
A$4,198.25
CHF 2,192.19
MX$51,088.21
NOK 27,997.67
SEK 26,256.87
DKK 17,509.10
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About the Item

The fan is made of painted and then lacquered wood, inlaid with mother-of-pearl elements. The scene depicted features three maidens in the foreground, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, probably as they are returning home. Behind them is a typical Oriental structure surrounded by low walls, which enclose its garden. These elements are made of mother-of-pearl, as are also some plant elements surrounding them and some decorations near the fan handle. The other parts of the image depicted are paintings: some other plant elements and in the background above the sun, which would appear to be at dusk, with a flock of birds flying toward the horizon. The item is beautifully crafted and beautifully decorated. The color combinations are very pleasing, with a predominance of carmine red contrasting with the cool colors of mother-of-pearl.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 1900s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9839244014632

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