Lot 277
A fine Japanese Meiji period ivory and lacquer figure of a geisha or bijin.Her hair stylishly...
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Lot 277
A fine Japanese Meiji period ivory and lacquer figure of a geisha or bijin.Her hair stylishly...
Lot 277
Lot Description
A fine Japanese Meiji period ivory and lacquer figure of a geisha or bijin.
Her hair stylishly modelled with top-knot and ribbons, dressed in a red-lined black lacquer kimono with gilt takamaki-e, her arms outstretched and holding a miniature puppet geisha dressed in lilac kimono, apparently unsigned, 7.75", (19.8cm) high, raised upon a hardwood base, 8.75", (22.2cm) high overall.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Small section of ivory ribbon reattached to hair ornament at back of head. Otherwise very good condition.
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