Small brush for writing or kohl

Made:
1850-1900 in Japan
maker:
Unknown
Small hair brush set into end of bamboo stick

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Small hair brush set into end of bamboo stick
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Small hair brush set into end of bamboo stick, possibly for writing or kohl, Japanese, 1850-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658014
Materials:
bamboo and hair
Measurements:
overall: 125 mm x 6 mm
type:
brush

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