Antique Japanese Kogai Hair Ornament – Red Lacquer with Etched Chrysanthemum on Amber Celluloid – Signed – 8¼" Chobadansu and scattered insect marks throughout

and scattered insect marks throughout

A small area of age-appropriate surface wear and a minor split at one joint

Off-white liner also of pure silk

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

Antique Japanese Kogai Hair Ornament – Red Lacquer with Etched Chrysanthemum on Amber Celluloid – Signed – 8¼" Chobadansu and scattered insect marks throughoutAntique 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