Lot 048: Lot of Vintage Chinese & Japanese Decorative Fans and Masks Sundries

Description

A diverse collection of vintage Asian decorative hand fans and two ceremonial-style masks, primarily featuring paper and fabric leaves with wooden or bamboo ribs, reflecting various artistic styles and periods. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid to Late 20th Century * Material: Wood, bamboo, paper, fabric, paint, composite material * Style: Traditional Asian, decorative, some utilitarian/promotional * Contents: Approximately 15-20 assorted hand fans and two decorative masks Condition: General wear consistent with age and use is evident across the collection. Some fan leaves show creasing, tears, and discoloration. Ribs on some fans may be loose or broken. The masks exhibit surface wear and paint loss. Interesting fact: * Hand fans have been used in Asia for thousands of years, not only for cooling but also as fashion accessories, ceremonial objects, and artistic canvases, often depicting intricate scenes or symbolic motifs. Use: This collection is suitable for display in a culturally inspired interior, as props, or for collectors of vintage Asian decorative arts and textiles.

Condition Report

Creasing, tears, and discoloration on fan leaves. Loose or broken ribs on some fans. Surface wear and paint loss on the decorative masks.

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