Fans
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Fans, By Sakai Hoitsu, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2
July 12, 2005 (Tue) - August 21, 2005 (Sun)Fans have been used not only to keep cool, but also as accessories, room decorations and tools in the various entertainment arts. Because of their compact size and elegant styling, fans have proved to be popular gifts, and also function as a small canvas.This exhibit features both real fans, which were attached to screens or put in albums, and also fan-shaped canvases.