Fan

Japan

20th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Fan
Date: 20th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Paper and metal paint / Paint
Dimensions: 9 × 18 in. (22.9 × 45.7 cm)
Classifications: Fans, Paintings
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1925
Object Number: 25.215.87
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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