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Japanese Antique Hairpin, Makie, The Tale of Genji browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Lacquer: Pre 1920: item # 657803
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| Japanese Kanzashi hairpin, makie on hand carved wood. Dadaiko (large drum used for court music) and maku (outdoor fence made out of cloth) under the maple trees are pictorial subjects from chapter 7 of The Tale Of Genji, Momiji no Ga (An Autumn Excursion). There is a famous scene frequently illustrated from this chapter; Genji, a young and handsom grandson of the emperor, danced 'Sei Kai Ha", Waves of the Blue Ocean, with a maple branch on his crown ... which made all court ladies drop their jaws. Here, without the presense of Genji, you are inside of the Imperial Courtyard. 6 3/4", Signed and excellent condition. Taisho to early Showa period. | |||||||||||||
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