Late 19th-century (1850-1870) Japanese export fan. This fan has a double leaf painted with a different design on either side. Ivory encrusted with gemstones and other materials. Subject matter such as women wearing kimono is also more typical of export than domestic products (V&A). Summer (birds and flowers) theme on the reverse.
Additional Information
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Period | 19 AD , Edo period [江戸時代] (1603–1868) |
| Material | Bamboo , Gemstones , Ivory , Paper , Pigment |
| Media/Technique | Painting , Shibayama |
| Subject | Birds , Flowers , Summer |
| Collection | Japanese Decorative Art |
| Acquisition year | 2016 |
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