Small brush for painting lips

Made:
1850-1900 in Japan
Small  hair brush set in metal handle, for painting the lips

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Small hair brush set in metal handle, for painting the lips
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Small hair brush set in metal handle, for painting the lips, Japanese, 1850-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A173307
Materials:
metal, hair and complete
Measurements:
overall: 61 mm x 6 mm
type:
cosmetic applicator
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)