Haircomb made in Japan
Object No. 96/351/3
Haircomb (kushi), wood, Japan, Meiji era, 1890-1910
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Summary
Physical Description
Hair comb, wood, maker unknown, Japan, c 1900. Wooden comb with broad curved back and corresponding curve along the edge of the teeth; teeth taper down from curved back to create a triangle profile; teeth are very fine and are close together; one wider end tooth has been broken off and is missing. Note: The comb is marked G510, this is a Gouldburn number and relates to the large Henry Collection of Japanese combs.
DIMENSIONS
Width
55 mm
Depth
15 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Source unknown
Acquisition Date
11 October 1996
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