I have relatively short hair, so unable to fix them on my head properly. But I do enjoy just holding them over my head in front of a mirror :p[ATTACH]
Yes it’s fairly heavy, but I guess all the hair those ladies put on top of their head would be way more heavier, making it negligible :bucktooth:...
I bought the hairs tick first, when I received it I immediately started hunting for a matching comb;) even the amber hue of the shell matches!
I would say it is relatively light, but might be heavier than you think;) I was surprised to find out that my biggest comb weighs about 50 grams,...
Finally- this is not meant to be a pair but they look great when put together! Both could be from Meiji era, although I suspect the hairpin might...
Next- a plain tortoiseshell comb, usually called half-moon shaped. After inspecting the layers on the side, I think it might be tortoiseshell...
So the first one- a gorgeous wooden comb lacquered in gold and painted with various patterns. I think Meiji period. And just how satisfyingly...
Welcome to Shamster’s Kushi comb museum again:D this time three charming combs and a kazanshi hairpin![ATTACH] [ATTACH]
sometimes 9ct gold can be coated with higher carat gold like 18ct, but yes it sounds unusual as 14ct and 18ct are bit close in both purity and...
Thank you! This seller did not disclose any information on age &maker either, but those are some lovely photos!
Can you please post the link to that listing please? My google lens is not giving me any exact match :(
And only for roughly £25 :D but I’ve been buying small trinkets all the time& feel like I should better ask for more info before I pay:inpain:
I’m sure I have combs small enough to fit in;)
Yes that’s what in my mind! Have seen ceramic vases of similar palette and lines in uk sold as AD
The seller also mentioned Korean so maybe there’s a possibility?
Saw this on Chinese ebay, know nothing about it but find it beautiful, can anyone shed some light on it please? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That was said on the package, so yes I guess :angelic: Those are bought like ten years ago but still look new
Sure:playful: just not as presentable as it’s dark now and she’s currently held in a crudely cut paper frame made by myself :shy:[ATTACH]
Idk but the shapes on the top give me East Asian vibes
[ATTACH] As you said… heat only did a bit help lol, guess the edge is too sharp and fibers already broken. Also a few tiny pieces at the blank...
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