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Japanese Court Doll Maker Ito Hisashige IX #2368280

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Japanese Court Doll Maker Ito Hisashige IX #2368280
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Japanese Isho Ningyo of an Oiran, the most important Geisha of the Kyoto Geisha quarter. The book and movie 'Memoirs of a Geisha' is the story of an Oiran. This master work is truly a work of art to behold, and is by one of Japan's foremost doll makers, the late Ito Hisashige XI. The first Ito Hisashige was appointed to the position of Court Doll Maker by Emperor Gosakuramachi in 1767. This long unbroken line has continued in this position, making some of Japan's finest Ningyo for 12 generations. This fine example was made in the 1940s. We have never seen an Oiran bearing her breasts, one of the many beautiful aspects of this very special Geisha Ningyo. 14 inches (35.5 cm) tall with 14 x 12 (35.5 x 30.5 cm) base. Excellent Condition.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Japan</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Japanese Court Doll Maker Ito Hisashige IX</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York, New York</td></tr>
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