A MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO OF A STANDING BIJIN WEARING A LONG KIMONO, SIGNED MEISEN Catalog Number: AB0319-0207 Ivory okimono Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) A bijin (“beautiful woman”) with a high, elaborate hairstyle and wearing a full-length kimono decorated with patterns. The significance of this okimono lies in the very delicately crafted, lively countenance of this graceful lady. Signed MEI-SEN 明 on the flat base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 15.3 CM Condition: One hand is missing, otherwise good condition Provenance: Austrian private collection
A MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO OF A STANDING BIJIN WEARING A LONG KIMONO, SIGNED MEISEN Catalog Number: AB0319-0207 Ivory okimono Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) A bijin (“beautiful woman”) with a high, elaborate hairstyle and wearing a full-length kimono decorated with patterns. The significance of this okimono lies in the very delicately crafted, lively countenance of this graceful lady. Signed MEI-SEN 明 on the flat base. Dimensions: HEIGHT 15.3 CM Condition: One hand is missing, otherwise good condition Provenance: Austrian private collection
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