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Comb

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Comb; lacquer.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lacquer
Brief description
Comb; lacquer; Japan; 19th century.
Physical description
Comb; lacquer.
Dimensions
  • Width: 121mm (Note: Measurement taken from register, converted from inches. )
Object history
Purchased from a source not recorded in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1888. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
86-1888

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Record createdNovember 12, 2002
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