Japanese Paper Folding Fan Sensu Maisen Vtg Bamboo Frame Gold Waves 4D874 shochikubai Brown residue of something inside

Brown residue of something inside

Painted with black and gold lacquer with some red accents

Design: Lotus leaf

This vintage Japanese ema plaque has a picture of the Golden Hall of the Muroji Temple with flowers

5 cm wide x  8 tall

Japanese Paper Folding Fan Sensu Maisen Vtg Bamboo Frame Gold Waves 4D874 shochikubai Brown residue of something insideVintage Japanese Folding Fan Sensu This is a traditional Japanese folding fan called sensu. You can use this when it's hot or as decoration. This fan likely is a fan for performances, or maisen. It features a dark blue and gold horizontal wavy pattern and the background is embellished with gold foil. Both the front and the back are illustrated. The inner frame is natural bamboo. This frame comes with a blue and gold fabric case and a paper box. Blue,