Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Jubako This plate is one of

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

Teruhide Kato (1936-2015)

creating a truly unique style

This is an antique Japanese Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) container called a Suiban made of solid bronze

made in occupied Japan

Antique Japanese Kogai Hairpin Bamboo Maki-e Chrysanthemum, c.1880 Jubako This plate is one ofAntique 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