Why You’ll Love It
This exquisite Japanese geisha marionette is a one-of-a-kind miniature treasure created by celebrated artisan Loretta Kasza and custom commissioned for Maureen's remarkable puppet maker's workshop collection. Designed as a true marionette for a dollhouse doll to manipulate and perform with.
The Geisha features a hand-painted porcelain face and hands. Her black hair is styled up into a traditional high bun updo and accented with a tiny white beaded hair ornament. She is dressed in an intricate miniature kimono ensemble. It includes a deep red and gold metallic brocade outer robe with wide sleeves, wrapped with a purple obi sash at the waist, over a solid red underskirt. She hangs suspended by fine strings from a miniature wooden T-bar controller.
Perfect for a puppet maker's workshop, miniature theater, Japanese-inspired room box, cultural display, storybook scene, in a nursery or children's play room.
Details
Materials: Porcelain, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ¾” tall (2 ⅜” with strings and controller)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Loretta Kasza
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The geisha marionette puppet shown only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
