Comb
ca. 1850-1900 (made)
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Hair comb, blond tortoiseshell decorated with trailing plants carved, incised and inlaid with various metals and a hardstone.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved and incised blond tortoiseshell inlaid with hardstone, silver and other metals |
| Brief description | Hair comb, blond tortoiseshell, carved, incised and inlaid with silver and hardstones, decorated with trailing plants, Japan, ca.1850-1900. |
| Physical description | Hair comb, blond tortoiseshell decorated with trailing plants carved, incised and inlaid with various metals and a hardstone. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Sinature (Artist's signature incised on one side towards the bottom.)
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| Credit line | Given by Fumie Kosuge |
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| Associated object | FE.42-2002 (Set) |
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| Accession number | FE.43-2002 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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