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I was gifted this figurine by my 87 year old mother some time back. I don\'t know anything about it - in researching it I only found 1 figurine that looked similar. Here is the info I found connected with that one:
Vintage Mid-Century Japanese Geisha Figurine | Faux-Ivory Resin Okimono
Mid-to-late 20th-century piece beautifully captures the grace and artistry of traditional Japanese decorative craft.
The figurine depicts a geisha holding a ribbed chōchin lantern, adorned in an intricately etched wafuku robe featuring classical floral motifs and geometric kikkō (tortoise-shell) patterns. Each fine engraving is hand-tinted with black, muted green, and coral pigments to create a delicate scrimshaw-like effect, finished with a warm, natural aged patina.
Item Specifications:
Subject: Japanese Geisha / Maiden holding a chōchin lantern
Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (c. 1960s–1980s)
Material: Faux-ivory composite resin / molded resin
Height: Approx. 4.9 inches (~12.5 cm)
Technique: Etched details with hand-tinted polychrome pigments (scrimshaw effect)
Base: Freestanding display base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural aged patina; light cosmetic wear consistent with age.
Please do your own research on this item as I am not an expert on Japanese figurines and am merely quoting what someone else said about a similar figurine :)
