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Fan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a fan by an unknown artist titled "Fan". A semicircular object with a black handle made of multiple thin sticks radiating from a circular base, and a semicircular head made of black and white fabric. The fabric features a repeating pattern of alternating black and white stripes, with a wavy edge. The white stripes have a swirling design. The fan lies on a surface with a ruler beside it. The background wall has varying light grey tones.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Paper and metal paint / Paint
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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