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Double-Sided Comb

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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