Description: This is a hand made Japanese comb from the mid Taisho Era (c. 1920) known as a kanzashi. It was used to stylize women's hair, and was made of Japanese boxwood. The style of ones hair designated their class in the Edo and Meiji eras. It took time and wax to set and stylize the hair. This type of comb was instrumental in setting and maintaining ones hair. 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, social class, religion, and people could even tell what neighborhood someone lived in by looking at their hair ornaments. According to an ancient Japanese proverb, "A woman's hair is her life" (Kami wa onna no inochi), and from the early 1600's until the beginning of the modern era, decorative combs and kanzashi have been an important part of Japanese fashion. There is a signature mark on this comb, (see picture 8). This beautiful boxwood kanzashi measures 8 1/2 " long by 1 3/4" wide (17.5x 4 cm). It has been in storage for nearly a century and remains in excellent condition . You'll love it, I guarantee it.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a complete, no questions asked, refund within 30 days of receipt. Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery have been in the Japanese antique business for over 35 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.
Price: 49 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-03T21:42:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Wood
Type: comb
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1900-1940
