Mid-20th century doll representing a geisha, shown gracefully holding a finely crafted birdcage. The figure adopts a characteristic twisted posture with a subtle backward lean—a stylized stance emblematic of ningyō (Japanese dolls) with silk-covered faces. Such dolls, often produced for display rather than play, were admired for their refined craftsmanship and theatrical expressiveness. The silk overlay, stretched taut over a molded base, allows for delicately painted facial features and a lifelike translucency, enhancing the doll’s elegance and emotional nuance.
Mounted on a lacquer base.