19c Japanese silver KANZASHI hair pin MALLET $ SACRED KEY

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19th century Japanese silver two pronged kanzashi - a hair pin - with ear pick spoon on the terminal and decoration of a sacred key and Daikoku’s magic mallet. Excellent and clever piece implying a wish of wealth to the owner, with superb quality work - see the incised wood texture of the mallet. I did not test the metal, but confident that it is silver, the sacred key is gilded. Some tarnished areas, can be cleaned if needed. Length 6 3/4 inches.

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19c Japanese silver KANZASHI hair pin MALLET $ SACRED KEY

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Estimate $150-$200

Mar 3, 2026, 5:01 PM EST

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