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OG-159
Japanese antique Oiran doll, 1950's
Splendid and very rare Japanese antique silk-faced
doll
represents
Oiran dressed in numerous rich kimonos and
silk brocaded obi belt tied in Oiran's style in front, and
adorned with golden cords. Her complexity special Oiran's
hair-style embellished with numerous hair-pins,
bira-bira pins and comb as well as silk fabric and
rope. Her wooden high sandals have three
high heals.
From the Edo period the Oiran were the best classes among
the women of pleasure and they had the most elaborate and
rich costume and hair style possible. She might walk out
splendid dressed and escorted by apprentices and little
servant girls.
Their art and fashions often set trends and, because of this, cultural aspects
of Oiran traditions continue to be preserved to this day.
Dimensions of the doll: 67 cm /26,3 inches high
Condition: the doll is in excellent condition according
to age with no damage and with wonderful antique taste.
Price: US$ 790.00
Express mail delivery fee with full insurance will be
about US$ 98-105.00
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