Title: Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set c.1870
Description: Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set c.1870

Weare pleased to offer a fine 19th-century Japanese kushi (comb) and matching kōgai hair ornament, dating to circa 1870, around the transition from the late Edo to early Meiji period.

The shallowly curved kushi is formed in a translucent amber-brown material with darker mottling, decorated in gold and coloured maki-e lacquer with stylised floral and foliate motifs.

The accompanying long kōgai is decorated to correspond, with a dark central section, amber-brown terminals and further gilt lacquer decoration.

Both pieces are in good antique condition

Japan, circa 1870.

Comb width: approx.
9.5 cm
Kōgai length: approx.
15 cm
Condition: Used
Delivery/collection options: this lot is available for collection in person or delivery via courier
Location: WR1
Category: Antiques