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On short term loan out for exhibition

Comb

1850 - 1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Comb, wood with black, gold, silver and red lacquer inlaid with aogai shell, decorated with autumn plants, signed Biho, 1850-1900


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood with black, gold, silver and red lacquer inlaid with <i>aogai</i> shell
Brief description
Comb, wood with black, gold, silver and red lacquer inlaid with aogai shell, decorated with autumn plants, signed Biho, 1850-1900
Dimensions
  • Width: 8.55cm
  • Height: 5.55cm
  • Depth: 0.37cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Fumie Kosuge
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.27-2002

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Record createdDecember 14, 2005
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