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Folding fan (ogi)
Japanese for export
Shôwa period
about 1945–52
Object Place: Japan, Esco, for export
Medium/Technique
Painted paper, lacquered and painted wood; metal ring
Dimensions
35.5 cm (14 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.439
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFolding fan of white paper leaf and design of eight woman wearing kimono and carrying parasols surrounded by cherry blossoms with flowering cherry trees and tea houses in the background; below which is a linked hexagon pattern (kikkô-mon) in silver; above which is a white diamond lattice pattern on gold with small silver dots in the center of each diamond; narrow band of silver along the top edge; black lacquered sticks with painted gold scrollwork pattern on guards; back of obverse guard inscribed "Esco. Made in occupied Japan." Steel ring.
ProvenanceOldham Collection; Gift of Esther Oldham to the MFA on June 9, 1976