Geisha's Head in Profile, Patinated brass, gilding, In the form of a geisha's head in profile, with finely rendered ceremonial hairdo that wraps from front to back, featuring an assortment of hair ornaments on top such as two gilded combs, two gilded and one ungilded flower, gilded string bow at back, gilded hair pin near bottom front. Release button on front of neck opens up brass rimmed bottom lid. Striker on underside of lid., Japan, late 19th century, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, Matchsafe

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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