Gorgeous Set of Four Traditional Japanese Deer Hair Brushes from Former Woodblock Printing Studio made in brazil I am not completely certain

I am not completely certain whether made of wood or papier mache--it looks as though the head

A little bit of rusting to the brass

which is unmarked--providing no clue as to the maker of the glove

with great faces and gestures

plus original red and white striped cord connecting the ear piece to base

Gorgeous Set of Four Traditional Japanese Deer Hair Brushes from Former Woodblock Printing Studio made in brazil I am not completely certainOh, I find these the most beautiful things and am loathe to let them go. They are a set of traditional handmade Japanese deer hair printing brushes, sometimes referred to as "peony" brushes from what I understand, after the shape of the flower in bloom. This set, I was told by the (very wonderful dealer) I purchased them, came from a longtime woodblock printing studio in Japan that was closing (which seems the only means of acquiring them) and clearly