File:Geisha Holding Fish on Platter Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18495429).jpg

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English: Geisha Holding Fish on Platter Matchsafe, late 19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Geisha Holding Fish on Platter Matchsafe, late 19th century
Description
English: Oblong, upper corners rounded, featuring carved figure of geisha wearing patterned kimono of small squares and dots, holding small platter with fish on top. She is set against stylized reserve panel of bamboo trees, behind which are four smaller, variously patterned, fan-like elements, one on left, one on upper left corner, and two on right. Reverse features geisha wearing patterned kimono with star-like pattern, set against stylized reserve panel of plum blossoms, behind which are variously patterned elements, one leaf-like on left, two fan-like on right and bottom. Lid hinged on side. Striker carved into box bottom.
Date late 19th century
Medium ivory, pigment
Dimensions 5.5 x 3.1 x 1 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1978-146-496
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions No marks.
Notes
  • Type: Matchsafe
  • Country: Japan
Source/Photographer Catalog Photo

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