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A Japanese gilt bronze figure of a dancer, in the manner of…
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Melbourne
Date:
24-Sep-2019
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A Japanese gilt bronze figure of a dancer, in the manner of Miyao, Meiji period (1868-1912), in the role of a Shirabyoshi, posturing as she performs a ritual dance, holding an open fan, decorated with feathers and moon and with a weapon tucked into her sash, her costume with a variety of gilt medallions of floral themes. Unsigned., 25.5 cm high, 17 cm wide, other notes: Shirabyoshi were young female court dancers and professional singers from ancient times. They were usually depicted with Heian period hair-styles and were sometimes dressed as males.
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Unclassified