Wood and ivory okimono depicting a young oiran, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Shown preparing to assume the kiza position. She is holding a peony flower in her right hand. The kimono is made of wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tinted ivory in the Shibayama style, depicting various flowers. At the back, on the bottom of the obi, appear in two ivory cartouches, one fan-shaped, the other rounded rectangular, the signatures Masayuki - 正之and Shibayama - 芝山. Height: 16.5 cm; gross weight: 310 g Minimal chips and chipping on the face.