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ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^

ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED BOXWOOD KANZASHI KUSHI NIT COMB HAIRPIECE ^

$ 23.76

Availability: 79 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Color: Light Wood Tone
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Type: comb
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    This is an antique hand made Japanese  nit comb (
    kusi
    )  from the early Showa Era (c. 1930).
    It was used to remove lice as well as nits or lice eggs from ones hair, and was made of a hard durable Japanese
    boxwood.   This type of comb was instrumental in setting and maintaining ones hair.  The last 2 pictures shows the formal hair style of a geisha from over 200 years ago.  It has an original paper tag on one side which reads (translation upcoming).
    This nit comb
    measures 3 1/2" long and 2" wide (23
    x 5 cm) and comes complete with original hardwood handle. The thickness is approximately 1/8" (0.3 cm).  It was
    never used
    and still has the 90 year old merchants paper tag (see picture 5). Along with a warm aged patina this comb
    remains
    in
    very fine
    condition.
    You'll love it, I guarantee it
    .........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a complete, no questions asked, refund within 30 days
    of receipt.
    Sailerking
    and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.