Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan.
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H 13.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
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H 11.25 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
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Kutani Porcelain Bijin, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A large Kutani porcelain okimono of a Bijin, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Petiod.
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Kutani Porcelain Bijin, Japan, C. 1900. Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Kutani porcelain Bijin of large size, Japan c. 1900, Meiji Period.
Porcelain
Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1900, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Kutani porcelain figure of a Bijin, Meiji period (1868-1912).
Porcelain
Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1890, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A large Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
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H 14.77 in W 5.99 in D 4.73 in
Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin with a Child, Japan, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Kutani porcelain figure, Meiji period, (1868-1912).
Porcelain
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