Accession No

1927.2163 B


Description

One of two dolls, each a form of Japanese geisha. Larger doll, also dressed in a grey kimono, with thin stripes.


Place

Asia; East Asia; Japan


Period


Source

Strickland, Thomas Alfred Gerald (Mr) [collector]; Strickland, E. F. (Mrs) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1927.2163 B


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Ceramic (fired); Paint; Hair; Cotton; Silk


Local Term


Measurements

60mm x 275mm x 76mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Two dolls, each form of Japanese woman. A: small doll, dressed in grey. B: larger doll, also dressed in grey
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (CMS Context)
Collected by: Strickland.T.A.G
(bio) donor: Mrs E.F. Strickland.
Event Date 1/3/1994
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
One of two dolls, each a form of Japanese geisha. Small doll, dressed in grey kimono with broad stripes. She wears numerous underlayers ('Hiyoku') to the kimono, the most visible of which is dark purple with red spots on the surface. She wears sandals ('geta') and white socks ('tabi') on her feet. She wears a silk brown obi around her waist, which is decorated with flowers and swirls. She is positioned on a square, wooden block for stability.
Event Date 30/11/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (References)
Photographed as part of the Art UK Sculpture project, August - September 2019. The project aims to create a free-to-access online photographic showcase of publicly owned sculpture. The three-year project focuses on sculpture dating from the last 1,000 years, held in public collections and outdoor locations across the UK
Event Date 8/6/2020
Author: rachel hand


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