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Source here, with more pictures, detail shots and alternative hairpieces. 

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Kyoto, Japan | kyoto flowertourism | 55maiko.net

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Artist: Ogata Gekko

Title: Princess Sotoori (Sotoori-hime), from the series Sketches by Gekkô (Gekkô zuihitsu)

Date: 1892

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Katsuyama of the Matsubaya. Ukiyo-e woodblock print, about 1830’s, Japan, by artist Keisai Eisen.

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Green Wheat, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan

 Green Wheat by Kent Shiraishi on Fivehundredpx.

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Vase and Cover Japan. Meiji period. 3 ½’’ - 9cm A diminutive and very fine cloisonne vase and cover. Decorated to cover and shoulders with simulated folded silk above a stylised chrysanthemum design. Standing on three integral bullet feet.  Thought to be by Takahara Komakichi of Kyoto. Brandt Asian Art

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Burning leaves at Mitaki Temple (2) (by Len_S_62808189)

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Katabira (Summer Kimono) with Imperial Cormorant Fishing Scene in Dyeing and Embroidery on Light Blue Ramie Ground. 18th century, Japan. Kyoto National Museum

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kakemono 掛物 - “bijinga 美人画” 

Hishikawa Sōri  菱川宗理  

période  Edo Jidai 江戸時代 (1603 – 1867)

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fernanda and yuka for vogue girl japan

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Thunder God Color on gold-leafed paper Important Cultural Property By Ogata Kōrin (1658-1716) Tokyo National Museum

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Ivory Toggle (“Netsuke”) Shaped Like a “Qilin” (Beast) Edo period, 19th century Tokyo National Museum

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Costume designed by Eiko Ishioka (1938~2012)

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Hand-colored photos of early 20th century Japan taken by Branson Decou