Double ended cosmetic brush in ovoid metal case

Made:: 1801-1900 in Japan

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Double ended cosmetic brush in ovoid metal case, with series of notches to set brush in different positions, Japanese, 1801-1900

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Category:: Asian Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A173306

Materials:: metal, hair and complete

Measurements:: overall: 107 mm x 8 mm

type:: brush

credit:: Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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Double ended cosmetic brush in ovoid metal case

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