An urushi coated obidome, with golden mon. Urushi is Japanese lacquer and mon are crests. The mon is mokkou, (Japanese quince). Made to be worn on an obijime and positioned at the front of an obi.
Many obidome require a slightly narrower than standard obijime, known as a sanbuhimo
Obidome make extremely nice collectors' items, as they come is such a big variety of shapes, sizes and prices.
When an obijime is worn with an obidome on it, the obidome sits at the front of the sash and the obijime is tied inside the rear knot. The jewellery at the front is known as an obidome but an obijime with an obidome on it is also just called and obidome.
Made and bought in Japan
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Condition:
Excellent