Geisha Girl Figurine 3D Details Porcelain Bisque Geiko Geigi Matte Finish Statue

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Geisha Girl Figurine Detailed 3D Porcelain Bisque  Geiko Geigi Matte Finish Statue NWOT.
Porcelain bisque finish, which is matte in appearance, this Geisha Girl figurine has 3D details of cranes on the kimono and a hand painted/detailed face. There is a silver leaf design on the obi sash. Purchased as a gift in the 1970s, never used and has no cracks, chips, discolorations, etc. Original sticker residue is still at bottom of the figurine, perfect for gift-giving. Stored in a cool dry place. Comes from a smoke-free/pet-free home.
Statue measures 12-1/2" high X 7-1/2" at widest point X 6" deep.
About the Geisha:
Geisha, also known as geiko (in Kyoto and Kanazawa) or geigi are a class of female Japanese performance artists and entertainers trained in traditional Japanese performing arts styles, such as dance, music and singing, as well as being proficient conversationalists and hosts. Their distinct appearance is characterised by long, trailing kimono, traditional hairstyles and oshiroi make-up. Geisha entertain at parties known as ozashiki, often for the entertainment of wealthy clientele. Contrary to popular belief, modern geisha are not prostitutes. This misconception originated due to the conflation of Japanese courtesans, modern day courtesan reenactors, the extant tayū, and sex workers, who historically also wore kimono. It was also the case that historically most geisha were male, only later becoming a profession mainly characterized by female workers. A number of geisha have been classified as "living national treasures" by the Government of Japan, the highest artistic award attainable in the country.
About bisque porcelain:
Bisque is unglazed porcelain that offers a matte finish. Bisque refers to ware that has been fired once and has no chemically bonded water left in the clay. Bisque is a true ceramic material, although the clay body has not yet reached maturity. This stage is also sometimes called biscuit. Biscuit porcelain, bisque porcelain or bisque is unglazed, white porcelain treated as a final product, with a matte appearance and texture to the touch. It has been widely used in European pottery, mainly for sculptural and decorative objects that are not tableware and so do not need a glaze for protection.
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