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Courtier's fan (Komori)
Japanese
about 1850
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Painted paper
Dimensions
30 cm (11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.426
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPainted paper leaf. Obverse: figures in Imperial Court costumes under tree; gold background (symbolizing sunlight). Reverse: cranes in flight; silver background (symbolizing moonlight). Red laquered sticks with indentured guards to give fan partially open appearance; carved cat's eye (Nekomé) design on guards (symbolizes changing time).
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.