Kawahori paper fan - Flying cranes

US$45.00
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Vintage item

Details & Origin

The first Kawahori-sen (or ‘bat fans’) appeared in the early Heian era (794-1185) and were originally composed of 5 spines, as this one. Records tell us they have been used for change between men and women in court, instead of letters.

The front side is coated with gold leaves and hand-painted, the backside is sprinkled with gold flakes. The scene depicts graceful cranes flying in a flock. Crane (Tsuru in Japanese) is a symbol of happiness and eternal youth.

Composition

  • hand-painted Japanese washi paper

  • entirely covered with gold leaves on one side

  • lacquered bamboo structure

Condition

Used. Very good condition. Without its original box.

Size

  • Folded: 37 x 7 cm folded

  • Open: 37 x 50 cm

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Vintage item

Details & Origin

The first Kawahori-sen (or ‘bat fans’) appeared in the early Heian era (794-1185) and were originally composed of 5 spines, as this one. Records tell us they have been used for change between men and women in court, instead of letters.

The front side is coated with gold leaves and hand-painted, the backside is sprinkled with gold flakes. The scene depicts graceful cranes flying in a flock. Crane (Tsuru in Japanese) is a symbol of happiness and eternal youth.

Composition

  • hand-painted Japanese washi paper

  • entirely covered with gold leaves on one side

  • lacquered bamboo structure

Condition

Used. Very good condition. Without its original box.

Size

  • Folded: 37 x 7 cm folded

  • Open: 37 x 50 cm

Vintage item

Details & Origin

The first Kawahori-sen (or ‘bat fans’) appeared in the early Heian era (794-1185) and were originally composed of 5 spines, as this one. Records tell us they have been used for change between men and women in court, instead of letters.

The front side is coated with gold leaves and hand-painted, the backside is sprinkled with gold flakes. The scene depicts graceful cranes flying in a flock. Crane (Tsuru in Japanese) is a symbol of happiness and eternal youth.

Composition

  • hand-painted Japanese washi paper

  • entirely covered with gold leaves on one side

  • lacquered bamboo structure

Condition

Used. Very good condition. Without its original box.

Size

  • Folded: 37 x 7 cm folded

  • Open: 37 x 50 cm

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