C085: Old Makie Kanzashi Set, Kushi & Kogai, 2 Pcs

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C085: Old Makie Kanzashi Set, Kushi & Kogai, 2 Pcs Message: Thank you very much for watching my auction! In this season, many Japanese enjoy "Hanami", the party underthe cherry blossomes in full bloom. We drink sake, enjoy dishes,and sing songs, etc. Japanese have loved the flowersince old age, because its behaviour, which burst into bloom andfall, fits Japanese mentality, in addition to its beauty.Its high season is different from area to area, the mid of March in southern Japan to the beginning of May in Hokkaido.*Japanese archaism for April- Uzuki*Representative flowers in Japan in April- Cherry Description: Introduction: Kogai is a transformational kanzashi type for binded hair. This one is accompanied by Kushi(comb) in same design.Design: Handsome kanzashi set with rather large dimention. Japanese lucky symbolspine, bamboo and plum are nicely and colorfuly depicted.Material: Lacquer wareAge: Early ShowaKogai length: 6 3/4"Kushi size: 4 1/8" x 2 1/8"Box: Pulownia box, but lid missed. Condition: Good for its age. Reference: *Japanese peculiar age classification ;Edo: 1603-1867, Meiji: 1868-1911, Taisho: 1912-1926, Showa: 1926-1988, Heisei: 1989- Shipment: To USA, Canada, Oceania and Middle East;SAL- US$3.5, AIR MAIL- US$5.5, EMS- US$11To Europe;SAL, AIR MAIL- Same as the above, EMS- US$141)As I am willing to combine the items, read more