Very Ornate Rare Bira-Bira Kanzashi Japanese Hair Pin
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A delightful metal Japanese hair kanzashi, mix metal. Some parts brass, others gilded, silver and yet more plated with silver to give a wonderfully rich feeling to this traditional Japanese hair
accessory. The tiny coral beads used at the center of the flowers, as well as
between the bira-bira dangling, add to the feeling of richness. The Hoo bird (Chinese phoenix), with its long tail feathers, flying across the paulownia leaves is a symbol of a peace and prosperity. 9 1/2 inches long. Meiji period (1868-1912), used by a rich and flamboyant lady!