Comb

This lacquered comb shows Japanese design at its very best. The crane wraps itself over the comb. The crane is a popular motif in Japanese art symbolising longevity.

This wooden comb has been covered by many layers of transparent lacquer. Lacquer is a protective coating from the rhu verniciflua tree. A paste of finely ground particles has been moulded into a bird on the comb. This technique is known as takamakie.

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Online ID:	000-190-004-261-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1888.178
Date:	19th century
Material:
Dimensions:	4.25" L x 2.50" W
What:
Subject:	Lacquer and wood / combs (wood)
Who:
Where:	Japan
Event:
Description:	Comb of lacquered wood, with a crane in raised gold lac: Japan, 19th century
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