中ちゅう啓けい

noun

ceremonial folding fan

A type of folding fan used in traditional ceremonies, often by Shinto priests or courtiers. The ribs are made of wood or bamboo, and the fan is typically white or gold.

• 神かん主ぬしが中ちゅう啓けいを手てに持もって祭さい事じを行おこなった。

  The Shinto priest performed the ritual holding a ceremonial folding fan.