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Comb

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large hair comb with 11 long, thin tines. The comb has a wide base that tapers to a point on both sides where the tines are located. The top of the comb features ornate designs on both sides that are symmetrical. The designs are oval-shaped with curved ends. The left and right designs contain birds, foliage, and flowers. The comb appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal. The background is off-white. Title: Comb.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
tortoiseshell
Culture
probably German
Dimensions
599 × 503 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

More from probably German