Antique Japanese Kogai Hair Ornament – Red Lacquer with Etched Chrysanthemum on Amber Celluloid – Signed – 8¼" Chobadansu The surface shows wear

The surface shows wear

A great nomi you will enjoy for a lifetime before passing it onto another generation

Off-white liner also of pure silk

tea ceremony

also known as Utagawa Yoshimune II

Antique Japanese Kogai Hair Ornament – Red Lacquer with Etched Chrysanthemum on Amber Celluloid – Signed – 8¼" Chobadansu The surface shows wearAntique Japanese Kogai Hair Ornament Red Lacquer with Etched Chrysanthemum on Amber Celluloid Signed 8" Description Striking late Meiji period kogai () hair ornament featuring deep red lacquer over wood with translucent amber tone celluloid ends. Each end is delicately etched with kiku (, chrysanthemum) motifssymbols of longevity and elegance associated with the Imperial family and autumn season. The warm transparency of the celluloid contrasts