Japanese Washi Paper Fan Sesson Uchiwa Vtg Bamboo Frame Morning Glory U123 Black 5 wide cm x 3

5 wide cm x 3 tall cm

The sake cup is written as Yana Association in July 1959

The top cup is removable

Design of Japanese lucky plants

Kanji on the box: celadon

Japanese Washi Paper Fan Sesson Uchiwa Vtg Bamboo Frame Morning Glory U123 Black 5 wide cm x 3Vintage Japanese Paper Uchiwa Fan This is a Japanese vintage paper fan or Uchiwa. Uchiwa is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle like shape. This particular fan is called a sesson uchiwa, a uniquely shaped fan with a wide, flat bottom and a thick handle. Its frame is completely bamboo and has washi paper carefully pressed onto it with a silhouetted morning glory with buds and leaves (asagao) floral design.