Oriental Folding Fan


Item Number: 245

Time Left: CLOSED

Online Close: Sep 9, 2024 10:01 PM EDT

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!


Description

Sensu folding fans originated in Japan during the early Heian period, in around the ninth century, and were known as ōgi, a type of fan that could be folded up and carried easily. They were initially used by men in the imperial court instead of paper to make notes on about etiquette.


Comes with a storage case.


 


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