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Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan

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A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi sock, peeks out demurely from. Beneath her kimono. Provenance: The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, from the personal collection of its founder, Margaret Woodbury Strong (1897-1969).

Dimensions:

Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Style:

Showa (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Porcelain,Enameled,Gilt

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

1930-1939

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1930s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. No chips, cracks or repairs noted. Slight rubbing to the gilding. Museum accession number to the underside.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894730501142

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