Tortoiseshell, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Japanese Hair Ornament, Gold Leaf, Antique, Japanese Accessories, Kanzashi, Tortoiseshell

This is a Kanzashi, a traditional Japanese hair ornament.

The material is made from high-quality tortoiseshell (bekkou) or a material that mimics it, featuring a mottled pattern of amber and black.

The surface is decorated with delicate maki-e (gold lacquer) techniques, depicting patterns such as plants, and is further enhanced with gold accents.

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