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Clearwater Trading Corporation

63-INCH EXTRA LARGE HAND-PAINTED WALL FAN — THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER ON VAULT ARCHIVE WHITE RICE PAPER

63-INCH EXTRA LARGE HAND-PAINTED WALL FAN — THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER ON VAULT ARCHIVE WHITE RICE PAPER

$129.00 USD
$129.00 USD
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THE ARTWORK: AN IRREPLACEABLE ARCHIVAL FIND
  • The Artist's Legacy & Signature: Documenting its authentic creation history within our 30-year legacy studio, the upper-right calligraphy proudly bears the handwritten signature “靜芳畫” (Jìng Fāng Huà), proving this original fine art piece was hand-brushed entirely from scratch by master studio artist Jing Fang. Because a human hand applied every stroke of physical paint and mineral pigment to the textured rice paper, no two compositions are identical. Once our current vault stock is cleared, these exact original brush expressions from Master Jing Fang are permanently closed.
  • The 25-Year Archival Date Stamp: Further anchoring its historical timeline, the calligraphy includes the traditional character stamp “歲次辛巳年” (Suì Cì Xīn Sì Nián), dating its original creation back to the cyclic calendar year of 2001. In keeping with elite artisan preservation standards, the painted rice paper was kept pristinely stored flat in our vault drawers for a quarter of a century to protect its vivid crimson tones and soft purple orchid hues from fading. It was only recently custom-mounted onto its frame, guaranteeing spectacular, fresh-flower color luminescence and gallery clarity.
  • Three-Master Collaboration: This fan is a prestigious collaborative masterwork requiring three distinct levels of specialized craftsmanship. First, a diligent technician selects the highest-tier natural bamboo wood strips to boil, smooth, and finish for flawless handling. Next, master artist Jing Fang hand-painted the vibrant green scholar bamboo, textured rock formation, deep red plum blossoms, and elegant purple wild orchids from scratch. Finally, a master structural technician with over 30 years of assembly experience custom-mounted the fragile 25-year-old rice paper to the skeleton frame—a rare, highly technical skill requiring extreme precision to prevent tearing.
  • Design Theme & Symbolism: Features a masterful, traditional brush composition depicting the legendary "Three Friends of Winter"—vibrant green scholar bamboo, evergreen pine needles, and striking red plum blossoms—clustered beautifully around a textured garden rock alongside elegant purple wild orchids and dense grass. Paired with the prominent handwritten calligraphy title "岁寒三友" (Suìhán Sānyǒu), this celebrated motif represents timeless resilience, unwavering perseverance, and a deep, unbreakable bond of loyalty and friendship through life's coldest seasons.
  • Background & Organic Frame Accent: A crisp, classic white rice paper background that allows the rich emerald greens, deep crimson petals, and soft purple orchid tones to stand out with exquisite gallery contrast. While photos mistake it for common wood, holding this masterwork reveals the true luxury of our top-tier skeleton frame. Meticulously boiled, seasoned, and hand-buffed to a gleaming, silky-smooth luster, the natural bamboo retains its pure organic spirit, offering a brilliant, clean gallery presentation that anchors the artwork with modern architectural elegance.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS
  • Display Width: Expands to a grand 63-inch wide breathtaking focal piece when fully opened.
  • Storage Length: Folds down cleanly to 35.5 inches long for convenient storage, packing, or moving.
  • Premium Construction: Made with meticulously selected, polished bamboo wood strips, expertly stringed together with durable metal pins.
  • Item Weight: Solid yet remarkably lightweight at around 1.3 lbs, allowing you to command a massive focal point on any wall surface without requiring heavy structural hardware.
HOW TO SAFELY OPEN YOUR FAN
Please Open with Care: To protect the artisan rice paper and bamboo frame, do not pull the sides apart. Follow these simple steps instead:
  1. Face the Artwork: Hold the closed fan vertically with both hands. Make sure the painted picture is facing toward your face.
  2. Hold the Left Steady: Keep your left hand still to anchor the left side of the fan.
  3. Push Forward to Open: Use your right hand to gently push the rightmost bamboo stick forward to open it.
  4. Guide it Smoothly: Let the bamboo slats slide safely past each other at an angle until the fan is fully opened to 63 inches.
    (Note for Left-Handed Friends: Even if you are left-handed, please make sure to hold the left side still and use your right hand to push the right stick forward. Opening it from the left side can cause the slats to bind and damage the delicate 25-year-old rice paper.)
INSTALLATION & HANGING INSTRUCTIONS
Effortless & Secure Setup:
  1. Carefully unfold your fan to its full 63-inch display width.
  2. Locate our pre-knotted, slip-proof hanging loop on the back of the bamboo frame. We personally hand-tie and test every single knot so it will never slide loose under the fan's weight.
  3. To Mount: Because the fan is lightweight (only 1.3 lbs), you can simply hang the secure loop onto a standard wall nail or a damage-free adhesive hook (like a Command hook). No heavy hardware or complicated tools required!
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