Face brush set into handle

Made:
1801-1900 in Japan
Hair face brush set into lacquered wooden handle

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Hair face brush set into lacquered wooden handle
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Hair face brush set into lacquered wooden handle, gold motif decoration, Japanese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A173304
Materials:
complete, wood, hair and copper
Measurements:
overall: 69 mm x 30 mm x 23 mm,
handle: 13 mm,
type:
cosmetic applicator
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)