Antique Japanese Bronze Cloud Kanzashi (Two-Prong U-Pin) 4.5"

Antique Japanese 4.5" Bronze Cloud Kanzashi (Two-Prong U-Pin)

Elegant two-prong kanzashi with a sculpted cloud (雲, kumo) finial at the bridge. Hand-drawn, gently tapered bronze prongs slide through a bun/chignon; the low-profile cloud sits neatly at the surface. Warm, even patina and soft swirling contours give it a classic Meiji–Taishō look—understated, auspicious, and wearable.

• Type: Two-prong kanzashi (U-pin)
• Motif: Cloud (kumo) — protection, heavenly presence
• Era: Meiji–Taishō, c. 1890–1930
• Materials: Cast/forged bronze, hand finished
• Size: Length approx. 4.5 in (11.5 cm); prong spread ~0.5 in (1.5 cm)

Condition
Light surface wear and oxidation consistent with age; prongs straight and sound; no repairs observed. Ready for careful wear or display.