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Lot # 32 - “Oiran” Parade Diorama — Akasaka / Edo‑Period Style (1603–1867)
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 31-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 07-Apr-2026 7:31:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$17.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Jaq |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
A finely crafted miniature diorama depicting an Edo‑period Oiran Dōchū — the formal, highly ceremonial parade of an Oiran courtesan and her attendants. The scene features multiple hand‑detailed figures in traditional dress, including attendants carrying accessories, a parasol bearer, and a musician with a drum. Each figure is modeled with expressive posture and layered garments, capturing the elegance and theatricality associated with these historic processions. To the right, a blossoming tree adds seasonal atmosphere, while the left side includes a large lantern and drum, elements commonly associated with festival and entertainment districts of old Edo. The figures are arranged on a wooden platform, with proportions consistent with the listing’s note that the people measure approximately 1.5 inches tall This diorama reflects the pageantry of the Edo era (1603–1867), when Oiran processions were both cultural spectacle and artistic performance, especially in districts such as Yoshiwara. base is 4" x 10" people are approximately 1.5" tall
Auction History
Highest bidder is Jaq
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Apr-2026 7:20:32 PM | $17.00 | Jaq |
| 07-Apr-2026 7:20:18 PM | $16.00 | mm12941 |
| 07-Apr-2026 7:20:18 PM | $16.00 | Jaq |
| 07-Apr-2026 6:02:41 PM | $11.00 | mm12941 |
| 07-Apr-2026 6:02:08 PM | $10.00 | Dem0s |
| 07-Apr-2026 6:02:08 PM | $10.00 | mm12941 |
| 06-Apr-2026 9:27:26 PM | $6.00 | Dem0s |
| 31-Mar-2026 8:22:34 AM | $5.00 | Yohawn |
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