A Japanese silver two pronged kanzashi (hair pin) with cut rock crystal center within filigree silver gilt chrysanthemum; original wood box (tomobako) and a label that is written "Gold-silverwork", the retailer's name Shibuya Kinji, Akita city and their two digits phone numbers(!). Meiji/Taisho period.
A fine silver and shibuichi kizeru (pipe) with natural bamboo body, the ends engraved and inlaid in gold & silver with tea ceremony implements (feather, chawan tea bowl, etc).
A set of Japanese bira-bira kanzashi (hair ornament) with silver and gold plated peonies, foliage, coral beads and dangling chains. Meiji period. This set has been recently cleaned by a jeweler. Kanzashi 8 1/4" long, chains 4" long.
A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated with gold lacquer on a roiro ground. It has butterfly family crests (mon) in the center of a scrolling leaf and flower border, the interior in red lacquer.
The butterfly design was a favorite among the aristocrats and was seen in their belongings, ox-carts and attire during the Heian period (794-1192). They were also seen in armor of the Heike (Taira fam ...click for details
A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated in gold lacquer on a roiro ground with Ni-o, also known as Kongo Rikishi with delicate scrolling background, the interior in red lacquer. Edo period (probably 17th century). 11 1/8" high, 4 3/4" wide, 12" long.
A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated with gold lacquer on a roiro ground with dragonflies (some with aogai inlay) within scrolling leaf background, the interior in red lacquer, different necks, some chips, cracks (on red) and retouching. Edo period (17th/18th century). 11 1/2" high, 4 3/4" wide, 12 3/4" long.
A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated with fine gold and nashiji (pear skin) lacquer on a roiro ground. The Tokugawa family crest (three aoi leaves on a circle) is on a scrolling leaf background; the interior is in a deep red lacquer. This abumi was constructed with a wooden floor within an iron framework (using wood made it lighter and better for battles). Edo period, probably from 17th-18th century. Approx. 9" high, 5 1/4" wide and 11" long.
Large silver geisha kanzashi (hair pins) with a family crest of three Kikyo (bellflower) blossoms within the kikko (tortoiseshell) hexagonal frame. Unique kanzashi for elaborated hairdo. This kanzashi looks better than the photos shown. 9" long, late Meiji/Taisho period.
*The hexagon motif is a typical example of a pattern th ...click for details
An elaborate Japanese coral, silver, and gilt kanzashi (hair pin) formed as a peony spray with butterly shaped pendants hanging from silver chains. The body is made out of stronger mixed metal, Meiji/Taisho period. Kanzashi 8" long, chains 3 1/4" long.
Beautiful Japanese tama (ball) kanzashi with pink Japanese agate ball in above twin pronged gilt metal pin in original box. Taisho period. Length 6 3/4"
