Vintage Kyoto Japanese Gold & Silver Black Lacquered Bamboo Folding Fan: May18A

Description

Vintage Kyoto Japanese Gold & Silver Black Lacquered Bamboo Folding Fan: May18A
This lovely “sensu" fan was made by one of Kyoto’s renown fan makers.
The struts are glossy
black-lacquered
bamboo. It is gold on one side and silver on the other.
This is the type of fan is typically used for formal ceremonies.  It is finely made and is in near perfect, unused condition in its original box.
Note that it is very difficult to photograph gold and silver and it is much more beautiful than the photos show.
There is one crease but it seems to have been from the time of manufacture rather than damage from use.
It measures a about 12” or 30cm across when open and is about 7" or 18cm long. See photos for other details - they show the front, back and partially open view of the fan…
Made in Kyoto
Note:
This is one of a huge lot of ‘vintage' Japanese items that we have acquired. Many were stock from a shop in Kyoto that sold kimono accessories… Most were produced in the 1980’s but some are newer. Some are unused, like new or have stains or other damage so examine the photos and read the description carefully before purchasing to determine the exact condition of this particular item and it’s value to you.
Shipping Note:
Two types of shipping are offered for this item:
1) EMS Express (INCLUDES TRACKING & Insurance) and is fast and dependable.
2) Standard Air Registered (INCLUDES TRACKING) but has a less predictable delivery time.
If you select Standard Air, note that in some cases it can take several weeks to arrive. All packages sent this way are photographed on the day they leave here.
We are not responsible for any customs duties or import taxes your country may charge - please check on this with your post office.
Returns are opened in the presence of Postal Authorities to assure the original item is enclosed. We prosecute fraud!
-Hannari-ya
IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE: Two types of shipping are offered for this item: 1) Standard Air - unpredictable delivery times and no tracking (the number you will be given is only a postal receipt number). 2) EMS (Express) - speedy delivery with point to point tracking and insurance. -Hannari-ya
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IMPORTANT: 2020 PANDEMIC SHIPPING NOTE
Note that due to reduced flights, JAPAN POST has suspended Air Parcel service to the USA, Australia and a few other countries (Europe is not effected). It is not known how long this will last but in the meantime, we are using JAPAN POST SURFACE mail which has tracking and insurance but can take about 60 days to the USA.
Alternatively, for an additional charge, YAMATO INTERNATIONAL offers extremely fast door to door service for a flat-rate for their various size boxes. The smallest “60cm” box is to most countries, can hold up to two kg and measures 27 X 19 X 19cm and arrives in about a week.
Note that as these measures are temporary, we can not change the existing rates for all of our hundreds of listings but will notify you immediately if it effects your purchase.
-Hannari-Ya