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Japanese Antique Silver Kanzashi Hairpin: Family Crest

Japanese Antique Silver Kanzashi Hairpin: Family Crest


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920: Item # 659850
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Antique Japanese silver kanzashi, the upper design part is gold plated with finely engraved three oak leaves. *This was one of the most popular crests among the warrior samurai class particularily among close devotees of Shinto. Top quality hand cut metal work. Circa (we think) Meiji period (1868-1912). 6 3/4" long and 1 3/8" in width.

*The Elements of Japanese Desgn by John W. Dower