Dance paper fan - Peonies white & red

Vintage item

Details & Origin

Peonies are a popular motif among dance fans. This one, features one single gorgeous peony on each side. It is painted in white on a vermillion backcroung and ornamented with golden and silver leaves. All elements are handpainted identically on both faces of the object.

The bamboo structure and 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 black lacquered, it is not really visible.

Composition

• handpainted Japanese washi paper

• lacquered bamboo structure

• lean weights incrusted

Condition

Used. Good overall conditions but you can notice the motifs is slightly worn off due to regular use of the object. As you can see in the photos, it doesn’t alter its beauty. No creases or damages.

Size

• Folded: 28,5 x 4 cm folded

• Open: 28,5 x 51cm