VINTAGE JAPANESE (c. 1930) KANZASHI IMITATION BEKKO HAIRPIECE

Description

This is a vintage early Showa Era (c. 1930) Japanese hairpiece
kanzashi.
A kanzashi was used to stylize women's hair and both pieces were made of
imitation
bekko
(shell) or could be bakelite.
This kanazashi has a flower design at the end (see picture 3).
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
(hairpins) became expressions of a woman's character, social class, religion, and people could even tell what neighborhood someone lived in by looking at their hair ornaments. According to an ancient Japanese proverb, "A woman's hair is her life" (
Kami wa onna no inochi
), and from the early 1600's until the beginning of the modern era, decorative combs and
kanzashi
have been an important part of Japanese fashion.
This kanzashi measures 5 1/4" long (13.3 cm).  With exception to sign of past use kanzashi, this set
remains
in
good
c
ondition.
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a complete, no questions asked, refund within 30 days
of receipt.
Sailerking
and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.