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Fixed fan (Uchiwa)
Japanese (Haibara Naojiro, Tokyo)
about 1875
Object Place: Haibara Naojiro, Tokyo, Japan
Medium/Technique
Painted paper
Dimensions
38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.433
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPainted paper leaf with bamboo foundation. Obverse: purple morning glories. Reverse: pink morning glories. Gold dusted over leaves. Gilt paper bilding; textured gold paper at handle. Black lacquered handle with painted gold and gray floral motif. Purple silk tassel depends from handle. Mate to 1976.432. In original papers and cardboard box.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.