Fan
About this object
History of use
Summer fan, round or folding, can be carried throughout the summer by both men and women. The folding fan is seen more often at the theatre or on the street as it can easily be tucked into the kimono or obi.
Physical description
Folding fan with eleven inner split bamboo ribs and two bamboo parent ribs. Fan face is painted with three gold leaves on brown background. Other surface is also brown, streaked with silver.
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Materials
Date Made
Before 1953
Date Acquired
10 Jan 1977
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 10 cm x 6 cm x 1 cm
Object Number
Ed5.1500