£45
A Japanese tortoiseshell comb, Meiji period. The white metal edge set with five coral stones, 4.5 x 9.7cm; a Japanese tortoiseshell comb, Edo period, with metal edge and crossed feathers motif, 5.5 x 11.2cm; and a tortoiseshell gold rim comb, stamped, 4 x 9cm. (3) 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.
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