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Description:
Eight Assorted KushiCombs, Japan, 20th century, two decorated with lacquer designs on a gilt ground; one decorated with gold and black flowers on a red lacquered ground; one of bone colored in red with floral grasses; one with metalwork flowers over a red lacquered ground; one of amber composite with gold sprinkled teeth and red lacquered shaft; one of red lacquer inlaid with faux shell flowers; and one of ivory inlaid with fine square particles of green, pink, and silver, signed "Matsutoshi," wd. to 6, ht. to 3 in.
Estimate $300-500
minor wear and tear, surface dirt, loss of gilt, otherwise in good condition.
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Keywords
JapanSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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