Red Lacquered Comb from Japan

• country - Japan
• materials - wood, silver, lacquer, gold paint, maki-e
• object - comb
• object date - early 19th Century
• source - Kajetan Fiedorowicz

This late Edo period comb is made of wood, which has been lacquered, gilded, and sprinkled with maki-e. A silver rim and attached tassels complete the piece. Maki-e refers to lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder, using special brushes.