Antique Japanese Mimikaki-Gata Kanzashi Hairpin, c. 1850–1910 Tools gestural strokes that spiral and

gestural strokes that spiral and extend into the lower composition

a very clear strike and freshly cleaned and polished

filling the interior with the dense

showing natural surface wear

Rayskin (samegawa) grip bound with twisted wire ribs

Antique Japanese Mimikaki-Gata Kanzashi Hairpin, c. 1850–1910 Tools gestural strokes that spiral andAntique Japanese Mimikaki Gata Kanzashi Hairpin, c. 18501910 OVERVIEWA late EdoMeiji tama kanzashi () featuring a green glass bead and an integrated mimikaki (ear pick) tipan ingenious, dual purpose hair ornament used in traditional Japanese coiffure. KEY DETAILS Type: Kanzashi hairpin (mimikaki gata; two prong shank) Materials: Bronze (patinated), green glass bead Period: Late Edo to Meiji era, circa 18501910 Dimensions: Approx. 7. 25 in (18. 4 cm)