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Folding fan (ogi)
Japanese
about 1960
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk brocaded with silk, and metallic yarns
Dimensions
30.5 cm (12 in.) (guard); 57cm (open)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.440
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack silk leaf with gold and gray silk and gilt-silver brocading yarns in peacock feather design. Black lacquered sticks inlaid with mother-of-pearl in floral motif. Black and gold double tassel depends from stylized brass ring. Label on back of obverse guard: "Made in Japan." Plain wood box.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.