Old Kyogen Fan; Cloud pattern
Dateca. 1700
Maker
Japanese
Label TextFolding fans are often used in Japanese theater performances as a prop. The fan’s design also needs to match—as do masks or costumes—the role that a character plays. This striking example was likely intended for a male character. The bold zigzag lines in the background represent lightning, while the multicolored clouds are auspicious symbols.
Object number46.182
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions18 x 28 in. (45.72 x 71.12 cm)
MediumPaint
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