A LACQUERED KOGAI AND A COMB Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The group consisting of a set of a lacquered Kogai (hairpin) with a comb in original wood box, both covered in roiro-nuri lacquer with gold hiramaki-e and inlays of mother of pearl depicting floral motifs - both signed Ikko. Kogai LENGTH 13.1-13.6 cm, Comb LENGTH 10.3 cm Condition: Good condition, minor wear to the lacquer on the edges. Provenance: Galerie Zacke archive. Comes with another Kogai, the mid-section lacquered in roironuri and the end sections lacquered in gold with gold takamaki-e and hirame flakes depicting various leaves - an autumn scene. Signed.