Fan Item Number: Ed5.1497 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Closing fan with thirteen inner ribs of split bamboo and two varnished bamboo parent ribs. Covered on both sides with ecru-coloured paper printed on one side with scene of snow-covered mountain, green and yellow mountainside, and black trees. Inscription of nine Chinese characters in black, with two-character red seal.

History Of Use

Summer fan, round or folding, can be carried throughout the summer by both men and women. The folding fan is seen more often at the theatre or on the street as it can easily be tucked into the kimono or obi.