Antique Japanese Bira-Kanzashi Geisha Style Hairpiece Gold Bellflower Fan Tassels Hairpin Hair 7" Tetsubin Interesting quilt work on both

Interesting quilt work on both sides

This authentic key features a double-loop handle and square post

These ceremonial or high-status jitte often carried inscriptions imitating the mei of famous swordsmiths

made of solid Sugi wood (cryptomeria)

a hallmark of mid-century Imari porcelain

Antique Japanese Bira-Kanzashi Geisha Style Hairpiece Gold Bellflower Fan Tassels Hairpin Hair 7" Tetsubin Interesting quilt work on bothThis is a vintage Japanese kanzashi (hairpiece). This one is in the shape of a fan with a bellflower engraved in the center and appears to be made of silver. The silver tassels called bira bira are connected by rings. A Japanese hair ornament 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