Vintage Japanese Kanzashi Hairpin Clear Amber Resin 5½"

Vintage Japanese Kanzashi Hairpin – Clear Amber Resin – 5½"

Description

Minimalist kanzashi (簪) hair ornament from the early Shōwa period, formed entirely of translucent amber-toned resin. The piece is carved in a sleek, modern split-fork design with a gently domed finial, its clean lines reflecting the simplified elegance popular in 1930s Japan.

This type of clear amber resin (bekkō fū) was a favored material during the pre-war years, prized for its lightness and warm glow reminiscent of natural tortoiseshell. Such understated designs complemented both kimono and early Western-style dress, offering a balance of modern refinement and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

A graceful, timeless example of early 20th-century Japanese design.

PLEASE NOTE CONDITION IN PHOTOS

Dimensions: approx. 5½" (14 cm) long
Materials: Translucent amber resin (bekkō fū)
Period: Early Shōwa era (c. 1930s)

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