Mastery

Thank you, Japan. For many things. Among them, this mystery designer who used colour* and craftmanship to elevate a simple button shape to near stratospheric levels.

These near mint clips were part of a batch won at auction. Memorizing sheen. Practically leapt from the box. Reluctant to let them leave. 

Beautiful condition. Tarnish on very strong backings only evidence of age. Marked Japan.

Regarding remarkable humans. Please take a moment with Chiako Yamamoto: https://shouzanen.net/english/

*Dear mum, C & R, I'd like to formally acknowledge that lipstick/ blush/etc. could probably be applied more frequently. Or you are/ have been correct this entire time.