Vintage Japanese Tiger Folding Fan | Gold Leaf Washi Paper Wall Art

Japanese Vintage Decorative Folding Fan (扇子 / Sensu, 飾り扇) ✨

This is an impressive Japanese folding fan (Sensu / 飾り扇) from the 1970s, sourced directly from a Japan government auction. Hand-painted on washi rice paper (和紙) with shimmering gold leaf (金箔 / Kinpaku), it features a powerful image of a tiger (虎 / Tora) prowling on rocks beneath pine trees.

The fan is mounted on lacquered wooden ribs, with bold brushstrokes and a strong traditional Japanese painting style. The artist’s signature (with seal) is inscribed on the right side.

🐅 Symbolism in Japanese Culture
Tiger (虎 / Tora): Strength, courage, protection against evil
Pine (松 / Matsu): Longevity, resilience, endurance
Gold Leaf (金箔 / Kinpaku): Wealth, prosperity, and auspicious energy

✅ Authentic Japanese vintage folding fan (飾り扇)
✅ Hand-painted on washi rice paper with gold leaf
✅ Features tiger & pine tree – traditional auspicious motifs
✅ Artist’s signature with Japanese characters
✅ Made in the 1970s (Showa era 昭和時代)
✅ Large size – ideal for wall display

📏 Dimensions:
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A striking Japanese vintage fan that embodies both power and elegance – perfect as Japanese interior wall art, for collectors of Showa-era items, or as a meaningful wabi-sabi decor piece.

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