19c Japanese lacquer buffalo horn KUSHI hair comb FLOWERS

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Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of flowers and leaves, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, good work in Japanese taste, some insect damage as seen on photos. Length 3.8 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.

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19c Japanese lacquer buffalo horn KUSHI hair comb FLOWERS

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