
Double-Sided Comb
The Double-Sided Comb by Schilling features a double-sided comb made of white material, likely ivory or bone. The comb has two sets of teeth, one on top and one on bottom, with the top set having slightly thicker teeth. The comb's body is decorated with intricate carvings, including floral patterns and swirling designs. The carvings are symmetrical on both sides of the comb's central axis. The background of the image is solid black.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Sri Lanka
- Dimensions
- 519 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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