C125: Makie Kanzashi Set, Kushi & Kogai, 2 Pcs, Signed

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C125: Makie Kanzashi Set, Kushi & Kogai, 2 Pcs, Signed 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: Beautiful kanzashi set with splendid makie & raden technique. Flowers & butterfliesare elaborately depicted.Material: Lacquer wareAge: Taisho or early ShowaKogai length: 5 1/2"Kushi size: 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"Artisan: KouseiBox: Hard case Condition: Excellent 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$, AIR MAIL- US$, EMS- US$To Europe;SAL, AIR MAIL- Same as the above, EMS- US$1)As I am willing to combine the items, I can wait 10 days read more