Antique Celluloid Kushi-Kanzashi Hair Ornament

This item came from the Gion Kobu Geisha District of Kyoto. It is made of a vintage type of translucent celluloid that mimics tortoise shell, decorated with a gold flying swallow design.

It ia probably 60-80 years old. It Measures: 10cm (4") in length.

Weight: 24g

 It is in excellent condition with no apparent issues - see photos.

Kanzashi like this are normally not used as a comb but rather worn as an ornament in the hair.

Note that the teeth of antique combs occasionally contain a kind of wax called “Bintsuke Abura” which is used to shape “Nihongami" hairstyles - it is often possible to remove it if you are careful not to damage the lacquer.

Made In Japan

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