Original Message: Thank you for posting this piece. Sorry to say I find it disappointing. |
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Hi Chris, I am certain you already know it is a Chinese bead adapted for usage as a Kanzashi or Japanese hair ornament. But it is #1. Mounted upside down. #2. Poorly attached. #3. Not nearly as fine in quality in material or craftsmanship as the hair pin. When I see examples such as this, I feel sorry for the dealer who is confusing collectors with adaptations. At worst, it seems to me to be an attempt to fill a demand where there is precious little merchandise. I see it all of the time in the ojime market too. And, the kanzashi and obidome market is suffering in the same way. Best regards, Fred All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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