Antique Japanese Bira-Kanzashi Geisha Style Hairpiece Silver Fan Paulownia Tassels 7" Chado decorated with large lotus and

decorated with large lotus and chrysanthemum blooms in pink and lavender with green foliage

Having been in storage for over a century and used a century ago for only the most special of occasions

The curved handle and spout showcase Japanese craftsmanship

Japanese festival

it remains in fine condition with the exception of a damaged spot shown in detail in the photos

Antique Japanese Bira-Kanzashi Geisha Style Hairpiece Silver Fan Paulownia Tassels 7" Chado decorated with large lotus andThis 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