Small brush for applying cosmetics

Made:
1801-1900 in Japan
Small brush made from feathers set into bamboo handle

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Small brush made from feathers set into bamboo handle
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Small brush made from feathers set into bamboo handle, for applying cosmetics, Japanese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658013
Materials:
complete, bamboo and feather
Measurements:
overall: 132 mm x 20 mm
type:
brush
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)