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MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
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A SET OF TWO JAPANESE LACQUER HAIR ORNAMENTS
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Comprising a kushi (comb) and kogai (hair stick), each intricately decorated in gold lacquer and inlaid in mother-of-pearl and gold and silver foil with roundels containing numerous flowers, the centre of the kogai of tortoiseshell
The largest 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) long, fitted case
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Comprising a kushi (comb) and kogai (hair stick), each intricately decorated in gold lacquer and inlaid in mother-of-pearl and gold and silver foil with roundels containing numerous flowers, the centre of the kogai of tortoiseshell
The largest 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) long, fitted case
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.