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Meiji period Japanese Imari Geisha
figurine The training and regulating of ladies as professionals
in the art of pleasing men is an old tradition in Japan, dating at least from
the early 17th century. The oiran were the best classes among these women of pleasure.
The geisha were originally an entertainers who played, danced and sang for the oiran and her customers.
Geisha was more quietly dressed then oiran and had another hair-styling.
The porcelain Imari glazed figurine depicts dancing geisha in blue kimono adorned with
flowers motif and
finely enameled with green, pink, yellow and gold colors.
She measures 28 cm/11,2 inches in height and is in excellent condition.
Price: $ 1 350
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