Kanzashi and Samurai's Kabuto Helmet
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Pre 1920 item# 143343
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Asian Art By Kyoko
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This is a very unique and beautiful Gin (silver) Kanzashi from Meiji Period (1868-1912). It has Samurai's Kabuto helmet and the plum blossoms resting on an open fan which moves to adjust the angle as the bells on the chains jingles. You can only imagine what the occasion was for. The first four photos were taken after it was polished, the rest were taken before. It truely looks beautiful now 5-6 months after being polished. The length of this Kanzashi is 9 1/2" with a leg cap on ...click for details
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Iris on a Lovely Silver Kanzashi: Old Hair Pin
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Pre 1920 item# 143341
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Asian Art By Kyoko
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Japanese antique hair accessary with a beautiful design of the iris and leaves created by using sheets of silver. The bells at the bottom of each chain jingles when you shake your head. It is guaranteed to bring a charm to your look, but refrain yourself from overdoing it (shaking) if you are to attract a man's heart. This Kanzashi is dated from the mid to late Meiji period (1868-1912). 7 inches long.
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