{"product_id":"kushi-kogai-japonais-bekko-grues-chrysanthemes-maki-e-showa","title":"Japanese Kushi \u0026 Kogai Set – Cranes (Tsuru) and Chrysanthemums (Kiku), Tortoiseshell Style – Showa","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 昭和 (\u003cem data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/em\u003e, 1926–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celluloid or cellulose resin (imitation \u003cem data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"689\"\u003ebekko\u003c\/em\u003e tortoiseshell) and wooden central shaft (for the \u003cem data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eKogai\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 鶴 (\u003cem data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eTsuru\u003c\/em\u003e – cranes) and 菊 (\u003cem data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eKiku\u003c\/em\u003e – chrysanthemums), symbols of longevity, fidelity, and imperial beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eDecorative technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely applied \u003cem data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"919\"\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e gilding and colored lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eComb \u003cem data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eKushi\u003c\/em\u003e: 10 × 5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eHairpin \u003cem data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eKogai\u003c\/em\u003e: 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan – unearthed in an antique market in Hyōgo Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eElegant Japanese set from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eShōwa (昭和)\u003c\/strong\u003e era, consisting of a traditional comb \u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e櫛 (\u003cem data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eKushi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e and its matching hairpin \u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e笄 (\u003cem data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eKogai\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eMade of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eimitation tortoiseshell resin (\u003cem data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003ebekko\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this duo features delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003ecrane and chrysanthemum motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e created in gold and silver \u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003emaki-e\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a translucent amber background reminiscent of the natural shades of genuine tortoiseshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eKushi comb\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a refined decoration: two cranes with outstretched wings among stylized flowers, symbolizing prosperity and timeless beauty.\u003cbr data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eends of the Kogai\u003c\/strong\u003e harmoniously repeat the same motifs, creating a perfect visual balance between the two pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003erare and poetic piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, a testament to the feminine refinement of the Shōwa era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eMade of \u003cstrong data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"392\"\u003eimitation tortoiseshell resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reproduces the aesthetic of tortoiseshell accessories – \u003cstrong data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"500\"\u003ewithout using the material itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes it a \u003cstrong data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"557\"\u003erespectful and ethical\u003c\/strong\u003e choice 🐢❌\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003ePerfect for a refined hairstyle or as a gift. 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