Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Jubako used in the Kai-awase shell-matching

used in the Kai-awase shell-matching game it is a cylindrical lacquer ware vessel meticulously crafted to hold and showcase matched pairs of beautifully decorated clam shells

Comes in a Kiri wood box and a former owners note about provenance

controlled line work

This plate is one of a collection of 8 at the time of this writing

made in occupied Japan

Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Jubako used in the Kai-awase shell-matchingAntique Japanese Kogai () Hairpin Bamboo & Maki e Chrysanthemum, c. 18501900 Bring authentic EdoMeiji elegance to a collection or outfit with this classic two part kogai. The bamboo core is finished in deep black urushi lacquer; each end is capped with an amber toned translucent segment decorated in delicate maki e featuring chrysanthemum (, kiku) spraysan auspicious motif for longevity and autumn beauty. As customary, one half has the male tang that