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Bronze sculpture from Japan. Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Sculpture of a Geisha playing a shamisen, a traditional three-stringed guitar.
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Bronze sculpture from Japan. Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Sculpture of a Geisha playing a shamisen, a traditional three-stringed guitar.
The sculpture features a round base and an elaborate, richly embroidered Kimono.
The Geisha has a classical coiffure with swept-back hair held in place by a large red coral barrette.
The facial expression is serene with downcast eyes, and the movement is graceful.
The patina shows good age and varied contrasting coloration in good display condition, making it a decorative and lovely example of Japan's Meiji Era, 1868-1912. Height: 17 in. Weighs 11.68 Lbs.
Origins and history:
The Meiji Period spanned from 1868 to 1912 in Japanese history, during the reign of the Meiji Emperor. After the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate in the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Japan's new leaders initiated a comprehensive reform program to strengthen the country and counter the threat of European imperialism. The leaders implemented a new political structure based on European models, and Japan underwent rapid industrialization. Japan established a modern army and navy and successfully waged wars against China and Russia in 1894 and 1905. By the end of the Meiji period, Japan had emerged as the strongest East Asian country and a world power.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 17ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Japanese
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- The patina shows good age and varied contrasting coloration in good display condition, making it a decorative and lovely example … moreThe patina shows good age and varied contrasting coloration in good display condition, making it a decorative and lovely example of Japan's Meiji Era, 1868-1912. Height: 17 in. Weighs 11.68 Lbs. less
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