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Comb

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tortoiseshell comb with carved crown and floral design. The comb's crown features a row of carved flowers and leaves. A floral pattern extends below the crown. The comb has a semicircular shape with 21 long, thin teeth. The comb is titled "Comb". The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
tortoiseshell
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 590 px
Museum record:
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