Antique Japanese Round Kanzashi Geisha Hairpiece Silver Peony Tassels 7" Hairpin Mimikake Style Netsuke 1886–88/89)—a short-lived transitional form seldom

1886–88/89)—a short-lived transitional form seldom encountered compared to later Type 19s

In his left hand

Chinese snuff bottles are primarily collected for their artistic and historical value

A truly rare find

The whole set was made with great care for details that Japanese arts are known for

Antique Japanese Round Kanzashi Geisha Hairpiece Silver Peony Tassels 7" Hairpin Mimikake Style Netsuke 1886–88/89)—a short-lived transitional form seldomThis 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. 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,