DepartmentAsia

Japanese Fan

NameJapanese Fan

DateModern

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

MediumRice Paper, Bamboo, Paint

DimensionsB: 16.5" X 11.5"W

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

Object numberA.1995.93.1638

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. Designs (of two leafed limbs and a snake) have been painted on in blue and black with a white background.