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japanese oiran doll, 1930's
OG-245 Japanese antique Oiran doll, 1930's

Splendid very rare and very big Japanese antique silk-faced doll represents Oiran dressed in numerous rich  kimonos and silk brocaded obi belt tied in Oiran style in front, and adorned with silver cords. Her complexity special Oiran hair style embellished with numerous hair-pins and three combs as well as silk fabric. Her wooden shoes have a 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.

Dimensions: 68 cm /26,8 inches high
Condition: the doll is in excellent condition according to age with no damage and with wonderful antique taste.

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