Sixteen Japanese lacquer kogai, 19th/20th century. Largest l...

Hammer

£130

Sixteen Japanese lacquer kogai, 19th/20th century. Largest length 17.5cm; five other Japanese kogai; four Japanese combs; two hair slides; and a pair of Japanese damascene earings. (29) From the collection of Pat Johnstone, a Cornish artist and sculptor, who also had a passion for collecting Asian antiques and especially Japanese combs, kogai and kanzashi. Her collection has been curated for over 40 years and includes items from the Miriam Slater collection.