Flax Comb

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A wooden flax comb with a round base and protruding metal spikes. The base is positioned on a wooden board with a reddish-brown color and black decorative elements. The board has a wavy shape, with two ends that curl slightly upwards. Two circular holes are on the board, one on each end. The board features symmetrical circular designs on either side of the base. The designs include black dots and shapes resembling flowers or stars. The background of the image is white with a gradient that darkens towards the top. The artist of this piece is unknown, but the title is "Flax Comb".