Hair ornament (2) - Japan
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Two-piece Japanese lacquer kushi (comb) and kogai set in a black ground with raden mother-of-pearl inlay and gold makie, decorated with chrysanthemums and peonies from the Meiji–Taisho era, supplied in its original wooden storage box.
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Japanese Lacquer Kushi & Kogai Set – Black Lacquer with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay & Gold Makie – Chrysanthemum & Peony – Meiji/Taisho Era – Original Wooden Box
A beautifully crafted Japanese hair ornament set comprising a kushi (comb) and kogai, decorated with an intricate combination of raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) and gold makie (lacquer sprinkled with gold powder) on a black lacquer ground.
The kushi features a dense floral composition of chrysanthemums (kiku) and peonies (botan), rendered in glowing iridescent mother-of-pearl and rich gold makie against the black lacquer. The detail and density of the inlay work is exceptional, with individual petals and leaves carefully shaped and fitted. The kogai is decorated en suite with matching floral motifs on both ends.
Both pieces are presented in their original lacquered wooden storage box, which itself shows honest age patina consistent with a Meiji to Taisho period piece.
CONDITION
The comb and kogai are in good overall condition. Minor surface scratches and age-related wear are present, consistent with their age. The raden inlay is largely intact. Please refer to all photographs for a complete picture of condition.
DIMENSIONS
Comb (kushi): approx. 10 cm wide
Kogai: approx. 16.5 cm long
PROVENANCE
Acquired from a private collection in Kyoto, Japan.
Ships from Japan (Kyoto) via EMS or FedEx with full tracking and careful packaging. Import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Japanese Lacquer Kushi & Kogai Set – Black Lacquer with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay & Gold Makie – Chrysanthemum & Peony – Meiji/Taisho Era – Original Wooden Box
A beautifully crafted Japanese hair ornament set comprising a kushi (comb) and kogai, decorated with an intricate combination of raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) and gold makie (lacquer sprinkled with gold powder) on a black lacquer ground.
The kushi features a dense floral composition of chrysanthemums (kiku) and peonies (botan), rendered in glowing iridescent mother-of-pearl and rich gold makie against the black lacquer. The detail and density of the inlay work is exceptional, with individual petals and leaves carefully shaped and fitted. The kogai is decorated en suite with matching floral motifs on both ends.
Both pieces are presented in their original lacquered wooden storage box, which itself shows honest age patina consistent with a Meiji to Taisho period piece.
CONDITION
The comb and kogai are in good overall condition. Minor surface scratches and age-related wear are present, consistent with their age. The raden inlay is largely intact. Please refer to all photographs for a complete picture of condition.
DIMENSIONS
Comb (kushi): approx. 10 cm wide
Kogai: approx. 16.5 cm long
PROVENANCE
Acquired from a private collection in Kyoto, Japan.
Ships from Japan (Kyoto) via EMS or FedEx with full tracking and careful packaging. Import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
22 g
Wood type
Black lacquered wood, Mother-of-pearl, Gold
Specific region of origin
Japanese Traditional
Number of objects
2
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Japan
Style
Antique
Colour
Black, Gold, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5.8 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
0.2 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
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