Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Natsume Blue & white hand painted

Blue & white hand painted imari ceramic in a maple leaf

hanakago) woven in wide

two cabinets and an open display area (original doors are missing)

Two swallows (tsubame) animate the right panels — one perched on a branch

Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Natsume Blue & white hand paintedAntique Japanese Kogai () Hairpin Bamboo & Maki e Chrysanthemum, c. 18501900 Bring authentic EdoMeiji elegance to a collection or outfit with this classic two part kogai. The bamboo core is finished in deep black urushi lacquer; each end is capped with an amber toned translucent segment decorated in delicate maki e featuring chrysanthemum (, kiku) spraysan auspicious motif for longevity and autumn beauty. As customary, one half has the male tang that