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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 2002-0001-0012   CAS 2002-0001-0012; Comb
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Elongated rectangular comb with convex back and 24 very heavy teeth that are cut off to same length in straight line; All surfaces are sanded smooth; Craftsman's hallmark is stamped or carved on face of comb.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.8, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 14.5