Japanese Paper Fan Uchiwa Vtg Bamboo Frame Calligraphy Foliage Red Gold U183
Vintage Japanese Paper Uchiwa Fan This is a Japanese vintage paper fan or Uchiwa. Uchiwa is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle-like shape. This particular fan has a brown brushed-lacquer bamboo handle. It features a single character at the center of the fan-written on a square piece of paper. A gap between the square and the background reveals the natural bamboo frame. The right side of the decorative background is red with gold bamboo foliage while the left side is white with small golden dots. The other side of this fan is white. Red, black, gold, white Paper, bamboo C1980 Character: 風 kaze wind Item weight: 26 grams Packed weight: 300 grams Approx. 41 cm long x 22 cm wide Good condition considering age. Some stains and marks. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. Acquired in the famous Osu Antique Fair in Nagoya, Japan Shipping: Items will be shipped via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Vintage Japanese Paper Uchiwa Fan
This is a Japanese vintage paper fan or
Uchiwa
.
Uchiwa
is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle-like shape. This particular fan has a brown brushed-lacquer bamboo handle. It features a single character at the center of the fan-written on a square piece of paper. A gap between the square and the background reveals the natural bamboo frame. The right side of the decorative background is red with gold bamboo foliage while the left side is white with small golden dots. The other side of this fan is white.
Red, black, gold, white
Paper, bamboo
C1980
Character: 風
kaze
wind
Item weight: 26 grams
Packed weight: 300 grams
Approx. 41 cm long x 22 cm wide
Good condition considering age. Some stains and marks. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
Acquired in the famous Osu Antique Fair in Nagoya, Japan
Shipping: Items will be shipped via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping.
About Us:
We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.
