An Oiran (Courtesan) and Her Attendant
0000; Gale Group; Linguagem: English
Resumo
An "Oiran" (Courtesan) Walking in Formal Style. The Procession Consists of (from Left) a Novice Courtesan, the Oiran, an Umbrella Holder, and a Chaperone. In the Early Years, the Oiran Procession Was Small in Scale as Shown Here, but Later the Number of Attendants Increased and a Complicated System of Protocol Developed, Including the Manner of Tucking up the Kimono Skirt and Walking Pigeon-Toed. Color. width 257 mm x height 205 mm. Series: People / Occupations 2/4. Photographer: Unknown.
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