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Vintage 20th Century Japanese glass-box diorama Zen Geisha Shinto
$45
Offered for sale is this fun vintage-20th Century Japanese glass-box diorama, most likely dating from the 1950’s.
What may at first appear a simple tourist item actually captures a miniature slice of Japanese culture: Zen meditation, geisha, tea ceremony and Shinto (nature worship). This very clever design begins with the printed mirror background, one half featuring flowers, a flowing stream, bridge and distant mountains. Contrasting this is a tea-house (chashitsu 茶室), with the backing mirror creating the illusion of an interior. On a grassed surface and dressed in classical hikizuri waits a stylised geisha between two trees (one Bonsai set on a stone – as seen in Zen gardens). Note the creator has gone to the effort of adding facial details that can only been seen in reverse, when looking into the mirror! Framing this scene is the outer printed glass, with a stylised pine-tree that adds to the idea of depth and takes your eye towards the geisha. The frosted glass side/top panels also ensure the viewer appreciates all this only from the front (as well supporting both the illusion of sky (top) and bamboo forest (sides)).
A sweet decorative item for home or business.
In very good original condition.
Measures (including base) 19cm (w) x 11.5cm (h) x 5.5cm (d) approximately.
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: MR23007
What may at first appear a simple tourist item actually captures a miniature slice of Japanese culture: Zen meditation, geisha, tea ceremony and Shinto (nature worship). This very clever design begins with the printed mirror background, one half featuring flowers, a flowing stream, bridge and distant mountains. Contrasting this is a tea-house (chashitsu 茶室), with the backing mirror creating the illusion of an interior. On a grassed surface and dressed in classical hikizuri waits a stylised geisha between two trees (one Bonsai set on a stone – as seen in Zen gardens). Note the creator has gone to the effort of adding facial details that can only been seen in reverse, when looking into the mirror! Framing this scene is the outer printed glass, with a stylised pine-tree that adds to the idea of depth and takes your eye towards the geisha. The frosted glass side/top panels also ensure the viewer appreciates all this only from the front (as well supporting both the illusion of sky (top) and bamboo forest (sides)).
A sweet decorative item for home or business.
In very good original condition.
Measures (including base) 19cm (w) x 11.5cm (h) x 5.5cm (d) approximately.
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: MR23007
- Date Listed:13/03/2023
- Last Edited:13/03/2023
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Pickup Only
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