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Two Imari Models of Bijin [Beauties]
Edo period (early 18th century)
The first, a figure standing and wearing an elaborate kimono, her right hand holding the outer garment, her hair tied back with a comb, decorated in iron-red, green, aubergine and black enamels and gilt on underglaze blue, her kimono with various flowers including cherry, chrysanthemum and peony

The second, a hanaike [flower vase] modelled as a bijin standing and wearing an elaborate kimono, holding a kasa [traditional hat], her hair tied back with a comb, with an opening behind the kasa, decorated in iron-red, green and dark brown enamels, pink wash and gilt on underglaze blue, her kimono and kasa decorated with various flowers including cherry, chrysanthemum and peony amongst clouds and streams
40.5cm. and 31.5cm. high

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