{"product_id":"japanese-antique-wooden-relief-panel-geisha-oiran-beauty-with-fan-kanban","title":"Japanese Antique Wooden Relief Panel — Geisha \/ Oiran Beauty with Fan Kanban","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"26\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Antique Wooden Relief Panel — Geisha \/ Oiran Beauty with Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA striking and large antique Japanese wooden relief panel (\u003cem\u003ekanban\u003c\/em\u003e) depicting a beautifully dressed \u003cem\u003eoiran\u003c\/em\u003e (高級遊女・花魁) or \u003cem\u003egeisha\u003c\/em\u003e in full ceremonial kimono, holding an open golden folding fan. This type of decorative panel was traditionally used as a shop or establishment signboard (\u003cem\u003ekanban\u003c\/em\u003e) in the entertainment districts (\u003cem\u003ehanamachi\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eyukaku\u003c\/em\u003e) of Meiji to Taisho era Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H approx. 84cm × W approx. 23cm × D approx. 4.2cm (H 33\" × W 9\" × D 1.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, hand-carved relief with polychrome paint and gold detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique — see notes below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFull-length figure of an elegant beauty in layered kimono — deep navy blue outer robe with gold floral motifs (\u003cem\u003ekamon\u003c\/em\u003e-style), vermilion red inner robe, and warm orange \u003cem\u003efurisode\u003c\/em\u003e sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBeautifully carved \u003cstrong\u003egold folding fan\u003c\/strong\u003e held in one hand, other hand raised in a graceful gesture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElaborately carved hairstyle\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eshimada\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003etaka shimada\u003c\/em\u003e) with gold kanzashi hair ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDelicate facial features with red lips — carved in the classical \u003cem\u003ebijin-ga\u003c\/em\u003e (美人画) tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTwo-tone wooden \u003cem\u003egeta\u003c\/em\u003e sandals visible at hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal hanging hook\u003c\/strong\u003e attached to reverse for wall display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood grain\u003c\/strong\u003e of the backing board creates a warm, aged atmosphere that perfectly complements the polychrome figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRight hand thumb area: minor chip\/loss (as shown in photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe wooden backing board has developed a natural warp\/bow over time\u003c\/strong\u003e — please refer to the side-view photos for reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGeneral surface wear, minor paint loss, and aging consistent with antique status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo structural damage — solid and stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOverall impression remains very strong and visually compelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Such decorative relief panels were a hallmark of Japan's \u003cem\u003eukiyo\u003c\/em\u003e (浮世) entertainment culture. Depicting idealized beauties (\u003cem\u003ebijin\u003c\/em\u003e) in the style of \u003cem\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/em\u003e woodblock prints, they served both as commercial signage and as art objects celebrating the aesthetic ideals of the era. Surviving examples of this scale and quality are increasingly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_dkr=1\u0026amp;iconV2Request=true\u0026amp;_blrs=recall_filtering\u0026amp;_ssn=koedo-sun-art\u0026amp;store_name=koedosunart\u0026amp;LH_All=1\u0026amp;_oac=1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47345654989053,"sku":"n1218736746　15000　WO555","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/1_28ab1e34-2d5b-43ab-9370-aa5886ab84b3.png?v=1775190006","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/products\/japanese-antique-wooden-relief-panel-geisha-oiran-beauty-with-fan-kanban","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}