Description:

Three 18th Century Kanzashi - From the Yasuda Family Japan
These are three 18th Century Japanese noble women's hair and grooming ornaments. These hair pins are known as "Kanzashi", and are believed to ward off evil spirits.

These three, attributed to be 18th century, were gifted to our Vendor by members of the Yasuda family.
The Yasuda Zaibatsu was one of four major Zaibatsu of Imperial Japan. They were a samurai clan from 15th to end of 19th centuries. Later they were known as a financial clan in banking, insurance etc. In 1987, the Yasudas purchased Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" for a record £24.75 Million.

As an aside, Yoko Ono is a daughter of the Yasuda clan.

These items are ear cleaners that also double as Hairpins. Im talking 18th century Lacquerware, Gold Leafed Bronze, extremely rare Artefacts that have come from the Yasuda Family as a personal gift. This is genuine provenance.
These all measure approx 18cm long

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April 6, 2025 10:00 AM AEST
Southport, Australia

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