Japanese Lacquered Paper Fan Uchiwa Vtg Bamboo Daruma Red Black Gold U173 indigo Kanji on the box: Maiougi

Kanji on the box: Maiougi (Dancer's fan)

The iris symbolizes strength and health

Mitsuru and Sadako (names of the groom and bride)

regular renewal of shrine

or kasatate

Japanese Lacquered Paper Fan Uchiwa Vtg Bamboo Daruma Red Black Gold U173 indigo Kanji on the box: MaiougiVintage Japanese Paper Uchiwa Fan This is a Japanese vintage paper fan or Uchiwa. An uchiwa is a traditional fan tool typically made of wood or bamboo and paper in a flat paddle like shape. This particular fan features a daruma doll with kanji on its sides. This lacquered paper uchiwa is red and black with gold and beige accents. Red, black, gold, beige Paper, bamboo, lacquer C1990 Some characters: shichiten hakki "Fall seven times, stand up eight"