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"Tale of Genji #3" Vintage Folding Fan

"Tale of Genji #3" Vintage Folding Fan

Different Scenes Each Side

$49.00
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  • Sourced from Japan

This listing is a vintage Japanese folding fan (sensu in Japanese). See videos below on how these fans are made - it's quite an elaborate and precise process. 

Step into the refined world of the Heian court with this elegant double-sided folding fan, illustrated in the traditional Genji-e style inspired by The Tale of Genji. One side captures Lady Murasaki exchanging letters behind painted screens in a lush palace interior. The reverse depicts Genji playing the biwa on a veranda, evoking the poetry, music, romance, and quiet sophistication that define Japan's greatest classical tale.

Don't miss the artist's signature and red seal.

These vintage Japanese fans are wonderful as wall accents or used as props in dance, photography, or ceremony. Beautiful for home or office display or as a thoughtful gift.

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Length: 12" (closed)
Width: 16" (open)
Made In (Estimated): 1980s - 1990s
Condition: Excellent Vintage
Fiber: Paper, Bamboo
Technique: Folded
Colors: Multi-color
Motifs: Tale Of Genji Scenes

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