Antique Japanese Bira-Kanzashi Geisha Style Hairpiece Silver Fan Paulownia Tassels 7" Chado A beautiful example of Japanese

A beautiful example of Japanese lacquerware

a serene expression

The dominant red lacquered plates are arranged in overlapping rows

They are hand turned and beautifully glazed in a rare bright turquoise glaze

because Edo period was a very peaceful period

Antique Japanese Bira-Kanzashi Geisha Style Hairpiece Silver Fan Paulownia Tassels 7" Chado A beautiful example of JapaneseThis is a vintage Japanese kanzashi (hairpiece). This one is in the shape of a circle with a peony flower engraved in the center and appears to be made of stainless steel. The tassels called bira bira are connected by rings. A Japanese comb is about much more than just styling your hair. Some 400 years ago, Japan took the simple comb and transformed it into an elegant beauty accessory that became a work of art. Japanese kushi (combs) and kanzashi