Vintage Japanese Paper Sensu Folding Fan Kokeshi Late-Meiji storytelling and color harmonize

Late-Meiji storytelling and color harmonize with Yoshitoshi’s mature draftsmanship

Seen in the last picture is a bar or pole scale (not included) similar to the one which would have originally been used a similar weight

otherwise in excellent condition with high gloss and remarkable preservation of the gold work

supporting the elbow and forearm while reading

cloudy rim that highlights the interior and emphasizes the fluidity of the piece

Vintage Japanese Paper Sensu Folding Fan Kokeshi Late-Meiji storytelling and color harmonizeThis is a vintage Japanese Sensu or folding fan (c. mid to late Showa Period). They are usually made of paper or silk and bamboo or plastic and very often hand painted. Having been mainly in storage for many decades, this remains in overall good condition. These sensu tend to measures from about 8" to 10" long.