Category Archives: Taisho Hair Comb

The Creative Museum Triumphs Again

Posted on May 2, 2013 by BarbaraAnne

Every culture has a comb. It can symbolize a ruler’s deification, be a liturgical object for high priests, or an item that pushes the limits of an artistic movement. In Japanese culture, combs were an expression of love. On May … Continue reading →

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Miriam Slater and The Creative Museum: Two Japanese Combs

Posted on April 6, 2012 by BarbaraAnne

Two of our authors have recently bought beautiful Japanese combs. Miriam Slater bought this late Edo lacquer comb with a geometric petal-like background underneath painted chrysanthemums, dahlias, peonies, and hearts, all done in gold maki-e. The Creative Museum added this … Continue reading →

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Some Lovely Combs on Ebay

Posted on June 26, 2010 by BarbaraAnne

On Ebay, there are some really nice Japanese sets and stand-alone kushis from the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho eras. Edo’s shape is square, Meiji is round but made of natural materials, and Taisho is round and gets into bold vivid, … Continue reading →

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Crabs!

Posted on September 17, 2009 by BarbaraAnne

This kushi-kogai set sold on Trocadero, from JCollector, for $2200 a number of years ago. Ridiculous price. I had the money then. ;-) I had to sell this during a house sale that took too long, and mourn it still, … Continue reading →

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