Shamisen Collection (page 5)

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Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geishas and Maikos attending a class at " Mia Garatso" school of Geisha

Painting the Eyes on a Snow Rabbit, ca. 1780. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Painting the Eyes on a Snow Rabbit, ca. 1780

Female Chanter for Joruri Puppet Theater, ca. 1920. Creator: Arai Kou
Female Chanter for Joruri Puppet Theater, ca. 1920

Three Beauties, 18th century. Creator: Nishikawa Sukenobu
Three Beauties, 18th century

Home Again, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Home Again, 1898. Self portrait of the German artist Christian Wilhelm Allers (1857-1915) in his villa at Capri off the Italian coast, surrounded by half-unpacked luggage and souvenirs

Woman playing the shamisen, Mentaki Falls, Kobe, Japan, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Woman playing the shamisen, Mentaki Falls, Kobe, Japan, 1898. A Japanese waitress in a kimono playing the traditional stringed instrument at the Nunobiki Falls

Musicians, 1793, (1924). Creator: Takehara Shunchosai
Musicians, 1793, (1924). From the " Toba-Ye Akubi-Dome", caricatures by Takahara Shunchosai, 3 volumes, [1793]. From " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan"

A Geisha Dancing, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Geisha Dancing, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

The Indispensible Geisha, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Indispensible Geisha, 1910. Geisha sitting with shamisen. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Japanese woodblock print of Musicians and Dancers
A classic Japanese woodblock print of a court entertainment by Chikanobu Toyohara 1838 - 1912. Printed in 1847 is an unusual wide format

Antique dotprinted watercolor illustration of Japan: Woman with Shamisen guitar

Geisha girls, Japan, early 20th century(?)
Geisha girls, Japan. A group of geishas in traditional costume, two of them playing the shamisen, a form of banjo

Blind Japanese musicians, 1864. Artist: M Jackson
Blind Japanese musicians, 1864. Men playing a long zither (koto) and a lute (possibly a samisen). A print from The Illustrated London News, 27th August 1864

Japanese musicians

Japanese music: women playing Koto and Samisen, Kobe, Japan

Two demons, fettered, 15th century. Artist: Iranian master
Two demons, fettered, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

A Girl Playing a Shamisen, Second Half of the 17th cen Artist: Anonymous
A Girl Playing a Shamisen, Second Half of the 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Musical Party, c1690. Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu
Musical Party, c1690

Englishman dancing while a Japanese woman plays the shamisen, Print on hosho paper, woodcut, colour
Print on hosho paper, woodcut, colour shows an Englishman dancing in Yokohama. Print shows an Englishman dancing while a Japanese woman plays the shamisen

s good play again first time Hikisomeyoshi title
Its good to play again for the first time Hikisomeyoshi (title on object) A series for the Hanazono poetry association (series title) Hanazono bantsuzuki (series title on object)

Wisteria courtesan Nokaze Southern Matsuzakaya
Wisteria: the courtesan Nokaze from Southern Matsuzakaya. Minami no kata Matsuzakaya uchi Nokaze, Fuji (title on object) Beauties from the flowing world, poems on flowers Ukiyo bijin

A geisha leans box shamisen geisha reads letter
A geisha leans on the box of her shamisen, A geisha reads a letter by candlelight, while she leans against the chest containing her shamisen (stringed instrument)

Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as Kyo no Jiro in Disguise as Dekuroku byoe the Stree Puppet-sh... ca. 1788
Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as Kyo no Jiro in Disguise as Dekuroku byoe the Stree Puppet-showman, ca. 1788

Scene from a Shosa Act, ca. 1788. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene from a Shosa Act, ca. 1788

Onoe Matsusuke I as an Oiran Stands at the Left, Talking to Nakamura Nakazo I as a Samurai, ca. 1788

Trio, Part Three, 1786-1868. Creator: Gakutei
Trio, Part Three, 1786-1868

Instruments and Stand for Music, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Shinsai
Instruments and Stand for Music, 19th century

Japanese stringed instruments: Siamisen, kokiu and biwa.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique

Japan - Female Japanese musical group and dancers. Date: circa 1905

Two pretty Japanese women on a riverboat - the seated woman appears to be playing a Shamisen. Date: circa 1900

The Geisha by Owen Hall
Promotional postcard of The Geisha by Owen Hall; music Sidney Jones produced by George Edwardes. First produced at Dalys Theatre, London 25th April 1896

Japan - Music Teacher playing a Shamisen (or Samisen). The alcove behind her is called the tokonoma and is the pride of the house Date: 1932

Blind Japanese musicans, 1864
Three blind Japanese musicians. One plays a koto, the other a samisen. Date: 1864

Musician with Shamisen, Japan
Musician with Shamisen (a three-stringed instrument), Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Street singer with shamisen, Japan
Street singer with shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument), Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Street musicians, Japan
Two street musicians, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Two geishas, stove and shamisen, Japan
Two geishas, stove and shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument), Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Geisha with shamisen, Japan
Geisha with shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument), Japan. Date: circa 1890s

A shamisen player, lighting her pipe
A Japanese lady in traditional costume lays her shamisen(a musical instrument with three strings, also written samsin), to one side, so she can light her kiseru or pipe, aided by another woman

Three girls playing shamisens, a Japanese musical instrument
An ascending scale: three Japanese girls of difference sizes wear traditional costume and play their shamisens(a musical instrument with three strings, also written samisen)

A lady playing a shamisen, a Japanese musical instrument
A Japanese lady in traditional costume plays a shamisen (also written samsin), a musical instrument with three strings

The shamisen, a Japanese musical instrument
The shamisen(also written samsin), a Japanese musical instrument with three strings

Geisha Shamisen Edo period 1615-1868 ca 1815
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Woman Playing Shamisen 1815 Japan Part album
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The traditional Japanese stringed instrument known as the shamisen. On Okinawa it is covered in the skin of the habu a local poisonous snake

JAPAN: SHAMISEN AND KOTO. A group of ornately-dressed Japanese women, some of them playing Shamisen and Koto, in the Yoshiwara district of Edo. Woodcut triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora, 1871

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The shamisen, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, has found its way into the hearts and culture of Japan. Geishas gracefully strumming the strings of the shamisen create an enchanting melody that captivates all who listen. In this captivating image, a Japanese geisha delicately plays the shamisen, transporting us back to the early 1900s when this beautiful art form thrived. Stepping into a bustling musical instrument shop in Japan, one can witness rows of meticulously crafted shamisens waiting to be played by skilled musicians. The triptych woodblock print depicting cherry blossom entertainment showcases the harmonious blend between nature's beauty and melodic tunes produced by these instruments. Intriguing glimpses into Japanese history reveal fascinating scenes from centuries ago. A traditional woodblock print portrays a female musician playing her shamisen while three samurai intently listen. As they enjoy her performance, a kamuro gracefully brings food on a tray, adding an element of elegance to this moment frozen in time. Traveling further back in time to late 17th century Yoshiwara reveals another facet of life where street scenes come alive with music and merriment. Hishikawa Moronobu's depiction captures the essence of daily life as courtesans play their beloved shamisens amidst vibrant surroundings. The legacy of the shamisen lives on through generations as it continues to inspire artists and musicians alike. Its timeless charm resonates not only within Japan but also across borders, leaving an indelible mark on cultures worldwide.