Sensu Fan with Wisteria Decoration

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USC Pacific Asia Museum
Pasadena, United States

Japanese folding fan (Sensu) with white silk leaf, decorated with iris and wisteria painted and embroidered design. Incised design on the sticks is of a bird and leaf foliage. Celadon green silk tassel attached to the ring. Fan guards are made carved ivory.

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Title: Sensu Fan with Wisteria Decoration
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 20th Century
Location Created: Japan
Physical Dimensions: 8.25" H x 15.25" W x 0.5" D
Provenance: Gift of Miss Helen Perkins, 1978.22.99
Rights: RIGHT: USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM COLLECTION. PHOTOGRAPHED BY PETER PERIGO
Medium: ivory; silk; pigment; metal

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