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Japanese_comb

The shape of Japanese combs always intrigues me; there's more decoration than actual comb teeth! But of course this one (1800-1880) would have been purely for decoration, used to adorn a hairstyle. I like the colour combination of red and gold on ivory.

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Uploaded on October 20, 2008
Taken on October 20, 2008