Vintage Japanese Paper Sensu Folding Fan Kokeshi while a young woman in

while a young woman in Western coat and scarf leans behind him

This is a rare Nagoya Kiri Bo-dansu for documents

Japanese decorative arts

卯花墻写 (U-no-hana-gaki utsushi) = “Copy of U-no-hana-gaki”

Made during the Showa era (mid 20th century)

Vintage Japanese Paper Sensu Folding Fan Kokeshi while a young woman inThis 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.