Paper fan - Black & gold waves
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This fan is made of lacquered bamboo, and handpainted washi paper covered with gold leaves.
Two types of wave patterns are beautifully mixed all over its surface. One of them reminds us of the famous Great Wave of Kanazawa by ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, and the other is the traditional seigaha motif, an ancient Chinese pattern representing waves arranged like fish scales.
Composition
handpainted Japanese washi paper
lacquered bamboo structure
lean weights incrusted
Condition
Used. Good condition.
Size
Folded: 28,5 x 4 cm folded
Open: 28,5 x 51cm
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This fan is made of lacquered bamboo, and handpainted washi paper covered with gold leaves.
Two types of wave patterns are beautifully mixed all over its surface. One of them reminds us of the famous Great Wave of Kanazawa by ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, and the other is the traditional seigaha motif, an ancient Chinese pattern representing waves arranged like fish scales.
Composition
handpainted Japanese washi paper
lacquered bamboo structure
lean weights incrusted
Condition
Used. Good condition.
Size
Folded: 28,5 x 4 cm folded
Open: 28,5 x 51cm
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This fan is made of lacquered bamboo, and handpainted washi paper covered with gold leaves.
Two types of wave patterns are beautifully mixed all over its surface. One of them reminds us of the famous Great Wave of Kanazawa by ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, and the other is the traditional seigaha motif, an ancient Chinese pattern representing waves arranged like fish scales.
Composition
handpainted Japanese washi paper
lacquered bamboo structure
lean weights incrusted
Condition
Used. Good condition.
Size
Folded: 28,5 x 4 cm folded
Open: 28,5 x 51cm
