Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Natsume These Stones are very old

These Stones are very old and show normal ware

Two swallows (tsubame) animate the right panels — one perched on a branch

Blade length: 9" (23cm)

If the Chashaku is special than it is named by the craftsmen and that name is written on the tube or box

Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Natsume These Stones are very oldAntique 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