Saxon & Medieval — Saxo-Norman
Comb
This bone comb has very fragmented teeth. It is one sided, and composite in structure. Composite combs are made by riveting flat plates of bone between side plates, and then cutting the teeth. The two side plates are made of antler, with iron rivets holding them in place. The back of this comb is decorated with incised lines.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 12741
- Object name:
- comb
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Saxo-Norman
- Material:
bone
- Measurements/duration:
- L 112 mm, W 36 mm, D 12 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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