Geisha with fans and shamisen 三味線

Description

This photograph is a beautiful composition taken in the studio and coloured with shimmering colours.

The woman on the far right is in the seiza position 正座, the “meditation position” and is playing the iconic Gaisha 芸者 instrument: the shamisen 三味線, literally meaning “three fragrant strings”.

The two women on the right are holding fans 扇子 of the sensu type, meaning it can be unfolds. This accessory accompanies many traditional Japanese dances.

Condition report:

Photograph in good condition, despite faded albumen and two small tears on the upper edge of the cardboard.