Chūkei Fan, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Ink, color, and gold leaf on paper; bamboo and lacquer, 13 1/4 × 19 in
Chūkei Fan, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Ink, color, and gold leaf on paper; bamboo and lacquer, 13 1/4 × 19 in. ( × cm), Fans, An important accessory of Noh actors is the chūkei fan. In the refined and simplified performances, the fan plays an important role in delineating character. Differentiations in fans include the design, the colors of the ground and the color of the lacquer on the bamboo frame, depending on the particular role being performed
Size: 5200px × 3900px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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