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Kanzashi (Hairpin) with Turban Shell and Rat

Museum No.
IK589-125
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Photo No:366-9152
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Kanzashi are ornamental hairpins for Japanese hairdos that came into wide use during the Edo period (1615–1868). Today, we don’t know why the rat was paird with the shell.

Japan-Edo

Title Kanzashi (Hairpin) with Turban Shell and Rat
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Category Textiles (I)
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 19th
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Donor Tamura Shizuko
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