Geisha Doll in Classical Dance Pose with Gilt Mai-ōgi Fan — Japanese Ishō Ningyō Costume Doll (Japan, Shōwa period, ca. 1960-1970) A graceful Japanese costume doll depicting a geisha caught mid-movement in a classical dance step, holding aloft a gilt "mai-ōgi" (舞扇, dance fan). Geisha figures of this type, dressed in formal performance attire, embody the refined artistry of "kyō-mai" and "ji-uta-mai" — the elegant chamber-dance traditions of Kyoto and Osaka. Costume doll (ishō ningyō), standing figure on a black lacquered wooden base ■ DETAILS Pose: turning dance step, right hand raising the gilt fan painted with floral and ceremonial motifs; left arm cradling a small embroidered silk fukusa cloth Face: finely painted gofun complexion with delicate features and softly parted lips Hair: lacquer-black "shimada-mage" updo, crowned by a tall yellow tortoiseshell-style "tate-gushi" comb, silver "bira-bira kanzashi" hair pins, and a coral-bead drop ornament Costume: vivid vermilion uchikake-style outer kimono brocaded with chrysanthemum, lattice and arabesque motifs in gold and silver thread, worn over a navy-indigo furisode patterned with floral roundels (hanamaru-mon) in orange, ivory and copper tones; finished with a softly woven obi Base: black lacquered wooden dai with woodgrain top ■ CONDITION Excellent overall condition. No notable damage; colours and textiles retain their vivid presentation. No display case is included. ■ DIMENSIONS H 44 cm × W 25 cm × D 20 cm ■ SHIPPING Shipped from Japan via FedEx or EMS with full tracking (typically 4-6 days). Carefully packed for safe transit. Please report any shipping damage within 7 days of delivery. [人形-02]