DepartmentAsia

Japanese Fan

NameJapanese Fan

DateModern

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

MediumRice Paper, Bamboo, Paint

DimensionsD: 14.5" X 9.5"W

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.

Object numberA.1995.93.1640

DescriptionA half section of bamboo is split into many thin ribs which have been layered between two pieces of rice paper. The unsplit half of the bamboo serves as a handle. Image of a seated figure playing a flute was painted on in blue,black, white and gray.