This authentic Japanese dance fan features a striking aesthetic typical of the Showa period; this fan was purchased in Tokyo in 1960. Handmade. It is weighted at the base (kaname) for the balance required in traditional dance performances.
Front/Back: Lustrous gold leaf background decorated with elegant white Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) and pink buds.
Accents: Deep red "clouds" at the top edges with subtle geometric patterns.
Sticks/Ribs: High-gloss black lacquered bamboo.
End Pieces: Features a decorative fan-shaped "guard" at the pivot point.