Double-ended face brush to remove superfluous paint

Double-ended hair face brush

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Double-ended hair face brush
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Double-ended hair face brush, decorated with small onlaid metal motifs, to remove superfluous paint from face, Japanese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658022
Materials:
complete, hair and metal
Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 46 mm x 24 mm,
type:
cosmetic applicator
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)