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Good and Large Japanese Figure Circa 1900
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Good and Large Japanese Figure Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
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Good and large Japanese figure circa 1900 A most decorative figurine of a dancer in a kimono, the brightly coloured decoration is in good condition without wear or abrasion. The figure is entirely original without additions or losses or restoration of any kind. This piece would make a good addition to a collection or simply as ornamentation for a variety of rooms. For further items of interest please visit our website www.frankcraigantiques com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Japanese Porcelain Geisha Figure to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 06887077
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Unglazed flat base with handling soiling: kiln firing.
Iron-red and polychrome enamels over blue ground: late Meiji export palette.
Traditional Nihongami hairstyle: typical fashion of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century figures.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA841011
Dealers Internal Reference
1184
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Description
Good and large Japanese figure circa 1900 A most decorative figurine of a dancer in a kimono, the brightly coloured decoration is in good condition without wear or abrasion. The figure is entirely original without additions or losses or restoration of any kind.
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This piece would make a good addition to a collection or simply as ornamentation for a variety of rooms.
Frank Craig Antiques

For further items of interest please visit our website www.frankcraigantiques com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Japanese Porcelain Geisha Figure to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 06887077
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Unglazed flat base with handling soiling: kiln firing.
Iron-red and polychrome enamels over blue ground: late Meiji export palette.
Traditional Nihongami hairstyle: typical fashion of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century figures.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA841011
Dealers Internal Ref
1184
Frank Craig Antiques
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A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes.
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Archive I A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes.

Good and Large Japanese Figure Circa 1900

Archive II A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes. View II
Archive III A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes.
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Archive VI A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes. View VI
Archive VII A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes. View VII
Archive VIII A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes. View VIII
Archive IX A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes. View IX
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A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes.
Good and large Japanese figure circa 1900
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A Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure depicting a standing woman in a hand-painted floral kimono shielding her eyes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPorcelain Figurine
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsKimono drapery, Floral enamel painting, Upraised hand gesture, Traditional hair chignon
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This porcelain figurine is a Japanese Meiji period piece from circa 1900, depicting a standing woman in a kimono with an upraised hand gesture and a traditional hair chignon. The hand-painted floral enamel decoration is finished in a rich cobalt blue alongside vibrant yellow, red, and gold tones. The upright female dancer sculpture rests on a curved circular base, showing detailed folds in her drapery and a glossy glaze over the entire surface. Measuring 45 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 14 cm deep, the item suits placement on a mantelpiece or as ornamentation for a variety of rooms in a home today. Collectors of Asian ceramics or decorative porcelain figures will find it a suitable addition to existing displays.

FAQs

Meiji period (18681912) Japanese porcelain figures often depict traditional subjects such as geishas or court ladies (bijin-ga) decorated with intricate overglaze enamels and gilding. These pieces were created both for domestic appreciation and export to Western markets during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

These sculptures were typically slip-cast or hand-moulded using fine porcelain clay. After an initial firing, artists meticulously hand-painted elaborate floral or geometric garment patterns using enamel pigments and gold accents before executing a final glost firing.

Authentic period examples exhibit delicate facial features, finely painted textile patterns rather than modern transfer decals, soft wear to gilding on raised edges, and occasionally maker marks painted or incised under the base.

Position the statuette on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or inside a glass display cabinet to showcase its detailed painted surfaces. Placing it against a dark or neutral background helps highlight the rich cobalt blues and polychrome enamels.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean artist paint brush. Avoid immersing the figure in water or using abrasive liquid cleaners, as moisture can breach hairline crazing and harsh chemicals can damage delicate enamel decorations.
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