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Giant folding fan (Mita ogi)
Japanese
about 1880–90
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Painted paper
Dimensions
58 cm (22 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.435
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGiant folding fan (Mita ogi), probably used for ceremonial purposes. Stout painted maroon paper leaf. Obverse: silver-eye (Megiro) bird on branch among crysanthemums and other vegetation; silver paper (symbolizing moonlight) at top and bottom. Reverse: crysanthemums and other vegetation; gold paper (symbolizing sunlight) at top and bottom. Brown lacquered guards with gold painted vegetation and [c]ourt fans (Hi ogi); black lacquered blades. Stylzed brass ring and rivet.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.