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Female figure
Female figure

Female figure

Place of OriginArita, Saga prefecture, Japan
Dateapprox. 1750-1770
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
MaterialsPorcelain with enamels over clear glaze
DimensionsH. 17 3/4 in x W. 6 in x Diam. 8 in, H. 45.1 cm x W. 15.2 x Diam. 20.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB64P21
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
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This woman stands holding her outer garment, which is decorated with a pattern of thistles and clouds. Underneath that garment, she wears a kimono with a chrysanthemum pattern and an obi (sash) with a lightning pattern. That the woman is a courtesan is indicated by her swaggering posture, a result of having to balance herself in her heavy garments, including the front-tied sash.