Antique Japanese Kogai Hair Ornament – Red Lacquer with Etched Chrysanthemum on Amber Celluloid – Signed – 8¼" Chobadansu also known as Utagawa Yoshimune

also known as Utagawa Yoshimune II

The surface shows wear

likely for a family home or merchant shop opening

A small area of age-appropriate surface wear and a minor split at one joint

tea ceremony

Antique Japanese Kogai Hair Ornament – Red Lacquer with Etched Chrysanthemum on Amber Celluloid – Signed – 8¼" Chobadansu also known as Utagawa YoshimuneAntique Japanese Kogai Hair Ornament Red Lacquer with Etched Chrysanthemum on Amber Celluloid Signed 8" Description Striking late Meiji period kogai () hair ornament featuring deep red lacquer over wood with translucent amber tone celluloid ends. Each end is delicately etched with kiku (, chrysanthemum) motifssymbols of longevity and elegance associated with the Imperial family and autumn season. The warm transparency of the celluloid contrasts