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Photo Mug : c. 1880s Japan - two geishas, studio scene, shamisen and tea set
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c. 1880s Japan - two geishas, studio scene, shamisen and tea set
c.1880s Japan - two geishas, studio scene, shamisen and tea set
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Ethnicity Ethnographic Geisha Geishas Meiji Occupation Orient Portrtait Shamisen Skill Tinted Albumen
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring a piece of the enchanting past into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring an exquisite image of two geishas from the 1880s Japan. This captivating studio scene showcases the elegance and grace of these traditional Japanese performers as they play the shamisen and prepare a tea set. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, rights-managed imagery from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring vibrant and detailed reproductions. Perfect for sipping your favorite beverage and transporting yourself to a time of beauty and refinement.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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Step into the captivating world of 1880s Japan with this evocative studio portrait of two geishas, their elegant presence exuding the rich cultural heritage of the Meiji Era (1868-1912). The ethereal beauty of these young women, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, is a testament to the enduring allure of Japan's indigenous performing arts. The geishas, with their intricately coiffed hairdos and delicately applied makeup, are poised gracefully, one holding a shamisen - a three-stringed musical instrument - while the other prepares a cup of tea from a beautiful, ornate set. The studio setting, with its tinted, archival background, adds an air of nostalgia and authenticity to the scene. This image, captured during the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the lives of these skilled and enigmatic women, whose occupations were deeply rooted in Japan's historic performing arts tradition. Geishas were highly trained in various artistic skills, including music, dance, and conversation, and were sought after for their ability to entertain and captivate their audiences. This ethnographic photograph, reminiscent of the albumen prints popular during the 1870s to 1900s, is a valuable historical document that transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a moment in Japan's rich and complex cultural history.
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