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A traditional piece of Japanese folding art. Strictly reserved for connoisseurs of Asian antiquities and fine decorators.
Buyer Warning:
If you are looking for a cheap, mass-produced plastic fan to toss in your purse or take to the beach, please do not purchase this item. This is a delicate display piece crafted from paper and bamboo, aimed exclusively at serious collectors who understand the care required for traditional Japanese art.
The Reality of the Piece:
In the vintage market, paper folding fans almost always surface with torn creases, water stains, or splintered bamboo ribs. Finding a large 11-inch Mai Ogi (dance/display fan) with crisp folds, vibrant colors, and its structural tension completely intact is a genuinely rare event.
Visual and Structural Analysis:
Display Format: Measures an imposing 10.5 inches long when closed. The ribs are carved from sturdy bamboo with a beautiful dark lacquered finish.
The Front Art: Features a spectacular, fully bloomed Sakura (cherry blossom) tree. The background is a rich tapestry of brilliant gold foil style paper (Kinpaku), accented with traditional red clouds and green hills.
The Reverse (Attention to Detail): The back maintains the elegance with traditional off-white Washi style paper, meticulously scattered with gold flakes.
If you are the purist who values the symmetry, history, and flawless condition of vintage Asian art, secure this piece today before another collector does.
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