Face brush for removing paint

Made:
1801-1900 in Japan
Hair brush set into brass holder, shaped like a seed pod

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Hair brush set into brass holder, shaped like a seed pod
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Hair brush set into brass holder, shaped like a seed pod, for removing superfuors paint from face, Japanese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A173303
Materials:
brass, hair and complete
Measurements:
overall: 47 mm x 41 mm x 18 mm,
type:
cosmetic applicator
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)