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Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set C.1870
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Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set C.1870

19th century
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Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set c.1870

Weare pleased to offer a fine 19th-century Japanese kushi (comb) and matching kōgai hair ornament, dating to circa 1870, around the transition from the late Edo to early Meiji period.

The shallowly curved kushi is formed in a translucent amber-brown material with darker mottling, decorated in gold and coloured maki-e lacquer with stylised floral and foliate motifs.

The accompanying long kōgai is decorated to correspond, with a dark central section, amber-brown terminals and further gilt lacquer decoration.

Both pieces are in good antique condition

Japan, circa 1870.

Comb width: approx. 9.5 cm

Kōgai length: approx. 15 cm

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Japanese Kushi Kogai Set to the 1870s.

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SA1235349
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Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set c.1870
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Weare pleased to offer a fine 19th-century Japanese kushi (comb) and matching kōgai hair ornament, dating to circa 1870, around the transition from the late Edo to early Meiji period.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
fig 1. A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs.
fig 1. Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set C.1870

The shallowly curved kushi is formed in a translucent amber-brown material with darker mottling, decorated in gold and coloured maki-e lacquer with stylised floral and foliate motifs.

The accompanying long kōgai is decorated to correspond, with a dark central section, amber-brown terminals and further gilt lacquer decoration.

Both pieces are in good antique condition

Japan, circa 1870.

Comb width: approx. 9.5 cm

Kōgai length: approx. 15 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Japanese Kushi Kogai Set to the 1870s.

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SA1235349
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs.
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Archive I A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs.

Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set C.1870

Archive II A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs. View II
Archive III A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs. View III
Archive IV A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs. View IV
Archive V A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs. View V
Archive VI A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs. View VI
Archive VII A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs. View VII
Archive VIII A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs. View VIII
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 75
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs.
Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set c.1870
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A two-piece Japanese hair ornament set comprising a crescent comb and a slender pin, crafted from mottled amber tortoiseshell with gold lacquer botanical motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHair Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Gold Lacquer
  • ColourAmber Brown
  • MotifsCurved comb, split hairpin rod, gold maki-e foliage, mottled tortoiseshell pattern

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Kushi refers to a traditional Japanese hair comb, while Kogai is a long hair pin or rod. Together, these paired items were used to secure and adorn complex coiffures during the Edo and Meiji periods.

Historically, these items were crafted from natural materials such as tortoiseshell, wood, ivory, or horn. Decorative embellishments often involved hand-applied maki-e gold lacquer, mother-of-pearl inlay, or detailed carving.

Authentic pieces feature traditional shapes specific to the era, smooth natural variations in materials like tortoiseshell, and hand-painted gold maki-e artwork that exhibits slight organic variations rather than modern mass-printed uniformity.

These decorative accessories are commonly mounted inside custom shadow-box frames or rested upon velvet display stands under glass cloches to protect their surfaces while highlighting their form.

Keep the items away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Wipe them gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water and chemical cleaning solvents.
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