Description: This vintage real photo postcard features a beautiful Oiran Courtesan accompanied by her young assistants (kamaro). What is an Oiran? An Oiran is a high class, beautiful and esteemed prostitute in Tokyo. Her assistants are often apprentices; in other words, future Oirans. How are Oirans different from Geishas you may ask. Geishas are highly trained entertainers. They entertained via song, dance, or playing a musical instrument. Geishas were not necessarily prostitutes, though some were. This postcard comes from a collection that belonged to a US Navy officer. He likely acquired the card while in a Japanese port during his tour of duty. This postcard likely was issued in around 1908. The postcard is in excellent condition (see scans).
Price: 55 USD
Location: Northport, New York
End Time: 2024-12-18T17:09:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.85 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Number of Items in Set: 1
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
STYLE: 6409
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Geisha (Oiran Courtesan)
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
Era: Pre-War (Pre-1914)
Theme: Japan
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Unit Quantity: 1
Postage Condition: Unposted
