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What is a geisha doll?

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What is a geisha doll?
Geisha dolls are sculptural representations of geishas, which refers to a class of Japanese female entertainers. Geishas are women with training in various Japanese arts, including singing, dancing and poetry. They typically wear ornately decorated silk dresses and makeup that makes their faces appear very pale.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Large Ornate Japanese Geisha Doll on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully crafted, large ornamented Japanese geisha doll in a finely decorative and layered
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk

Vintage Asian Geisha Japanese Figurine Collectible Doll 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Geisha Japanese Figurine Collectible Doll Mounted on black wood base. Vintage Geisha
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case
Located in Plainview, NY
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case : This exquisite antique Japanese
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood

Kawaii Kyoto Geisha Doll in Lucite Display Box
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful Geisha girl draped in a beautiful kimono. Her face is made of porcelain. She is
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20th Century Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Antique Japanese Silk Brocade Oshie Art Geisha Puppet Dolls in Shadow Box Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique set of 4 antique Japanese silk brocade "Oshie" art Showa puppet dolls. Elegantly displayed
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20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Fabric

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