Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Jubako Comes in a Kiri wood

Comes in a Kiri wood box and a former owners note about provenance

This plate is one of a collection of 8 at the time of this writing

controlled line work

located near the footring

Merchant display case in two parts

Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Jubako Comes in a Kiri woodAntique 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