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Catalog Number

CAS 2002-0001-0013A,B   CAS 2002-0001-0013A,B; Comb with carrying case
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb with carrying case
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; Cardboard; Cloth
Description A: Comb carved from single piece of wood with long slender handle and elongated rectangular head with 45 short, finely spaced teeth perpendicular to handle; All surfaces are sanded smooth; craftsman's hallmark is stamped or carved on face of comb; B: Carrying case with pocket made from piece of cardboard that is covered in green cloth with a white floral print.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=2.2; B=4.2, Thickness = A=0.4; B=0.7, Length = A=16.8; B=17.9