Thank you for viewing. This is a tsuge (boxwood) comb. It is a sturdy construction for Japanese hairstyles. Boxwood has been a high-grade wood used in Japan since ancient times for combs, kanzashi hair ornaments, seals, and shogi pieces. Especially, genuine Satsuma boxwood has a fine grain and is resilient, and the more it is polished, the more luster it gains. Therefore, it has been highly valued as a material for combs since the Edo period. There is some soiling overall, but if you use cleansing oil and gently clean it with a toothbrush, you can use it feeling refreshed. #koudo #香堂 #こうどう japanese kimono jewelry comb kushi #kimono #kimono #kimono #waso #nihongami #waso hair #hair accessories #waso accessories