1891 Print Young Woman Japanese Shamisen Instrument Geisha Taka Shimada XGSB4

This is an original 1891 black and white halftone print of a young woman playing the shamisen (read here as samisen). This stringed instrument was one of the courtly instruments that it was most popular for Geisha to play to entertain their clients. Depending on the era, this was the main course of entertainment by the Geisha, despite popular belief.CONDITIONThis 120+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 5 inches; 18 x 13 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: kanzashi, plants, yukata, music book, JapaneseXGSB4C91