A SET OF LACQUERED COMBS AND HAIRPINS

Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century

Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Comprising 11 kushi (combs) and three kanzashi (hairpins) of wood chiefly covered in gold, silver, and colored takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with details in shell and gold foil, the decoration including chrysanthemum, peony, bamboo, maple leaves, textile patterns, variously signed Ryomin, Hosei, Eiryu and Hogi
7 1/2in (18.9cm) long, the largest (14).