A classic Japanese hair comb and hair pin set in amber resin with gold and silver inlay

 

CONDITION: good vintage condition with expected wear

 

SIZE: comb 2 x 4 ins (5 x 10 cm); hairpin 7 ins (18 cm)

 

APPROXIMATE DATE: 1950s

 

MATERIALS: resin, lacquer

 

DESCRIPTION:

 

A classic Japanese hair comb and hair pin set in amber resin with gold and silver inlay. The comb or kushi is made in the traditional half moon shape with elaborate floral inlay in both gold and silver as well as subtle colours. It has a similar but simpler design on the back. The hair pin or kogai is of the type which comes apart in the centre. The end pieces are decorated with a simpler version of the gold and silver inlay that is found upon the comb. The hair pin is not a matching piece with the comb.