Lacquer Comb with Maple Leaves

The lacquer comb with maple leaves by artist is a curved, wide-tooth comb. The comb has a black base with a brown hue. The top edge of the comb is decorated with a gold pattern featuring maple leaves. Comb teeth are evenly spaced and point downwards. The comb is set against a gray background with a white border on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:: mid-19th century
Medium:: Lacquered wood with gold, silver hiramaki-e, red lacquer on black ground
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original