Lacquer Comb with Geese and Autumn Grasses

The object is a wide-tooth comb with a curved top. The comb is made of light-colored material, possibly wood or lacquer, with a smooth surface. The comb has a design painted on it, featuring geese and autumn grasses in shades of brown, black, and red. The design is on the top portion of the comb, which is wider than the bottom portion that contains the teeth. The teeth are thin and straight, closely spaced, and appear to be made of the same material as the rest of the comb. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The comb is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date: second half of the 19th century
Medium: Lacquered horn with gold, silver hiramaki-e, red lacquer on gold ground
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 450 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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