Dance paper fan - Old pine

Vintage item

Details & Origin

Japanese fans, called sensu, can be used for traditional dance performances as well as appreciated for the highly decorative objects they are. Usually hand painted, they are considered pieces of art and craftsmanship.

This sense is design for dancing because it has small pieces of lean incrusted on its frame. It was offered as a prize to or from Tanaka Yuko in August 1982, as we can read it on the back.

The front of the fan is covered with a gold background on which was painted an old pine tree with plum blossoms and other traditional motifs. The back is silver with a hand calligraphy.

The bamboo structure is entirely covered with black lacquer.

A piece of lean is encrusted in the bamboo slats on each side which gives the dancer a better sensation when holding the fan during the performance. Since it is also covered with lacquer, it is not visible.

Composition

• handpainted Japanese washi paper

• lacquered bamboo structure

• lean weights incrusted

Condition

Used. In good conditions.

Size

• Folded: 28,5 x 4 cm folded

• Open: 28,5 x 51cm