Not currently on display at the V&A

Comb

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

Wood comb covered with glossy black roiro lacquer inlaid with scattered cherry blossoms of crackled shell.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood with black lacquer and inlaid crackled shell
Brief description
Hair comb, black lacquer inlaid with shell, decorated with cherry blossoms, Japan, ca.1850-1900.
Physical description
Wood comb covered with glossy black roiro lacquer inlaid with scattered cherry blossoms of crackled shell.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.5cm
  • Width: 8.88cm
  • Depth: 9.2cm
Styles
Credit line
Given by Fumie Kosuge
Subject depicted
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
FE.59-2002

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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