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Outer Kimono, Japanese Traditional Dolls, Geisha Doll, Japanese Theme, Asian Dolls, Hina Dolls, Doll Japan, Geisha Art, Sculpted Doll

Very Large 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Ningyo pair of an Oiran Bijin, the highest ranking Kyoto courtesan bijin and her Kamuro (attendant), an elaborately attired pair of the finest quality. The Oiran and her attendant are wearing the most gorgeous, sumptuous brocades and textiles, all hand woven and painted chirimen silk crepe of beautiful shabori designs. The faces are exquisitely carved and covered with many layers of gofun (white oyster shell lacquer). Their expressions are just…

Onna Bugeisha, Matsuri Festival, Female Samurai, Japanese Festival, Heroic Fantasy, Samurai Armor, Japanese People, Japan Culture, Art Japonais

>巴御前, Tomoegozen (1180) As the wife of General Kiso Yoshinaka, Tomoe Gozen, clad in men's armor, fought courageously alongside her husband in battle. She became a nun after his death. October 23, 2011 @京都御所 [url=http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/english/0301.html]Official Site of Jidai Matsuri, the Festival of Ages, by Heian Jingu Shrine[/url]

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