Throughout history, combs have been used for various purposes, including hair grooming, scalp stimulation, and even as a symbol of status and wealth. The earliest evidence of combs dates to ancient Egypt, where they were made from ivory, wood, or bone. These combs were used for personal grooming, and could hold religious and cultural significance. The Egyptian Book of the Dead recalls spell 125 which states that one shouldn’t speak unless they are “clean, dressed in fresh clothes, shod in white sandals, painted with eye-paint, anointed with the finest oil of myrrh.”
Coptic Decorated Wooden Comb
£ 750.00
A very fine wooden comb with a decorated panel in the middle. The comb is rectangular with a row of teeth on the top and bottom: fine-cut teeth on one end and wider teeth on the other. All the teeth are intact, except for one of the finer tooth that’s broken at the top. The middle of the comb is decorated on one side with carved clusters of annules. The decorative composition is framed by bands of triangular patterns. The reverse remains smooth and unadorned.
Provenance: Ex J.P. collection, 1960s. Private collection London, UK, 1980s. From the private collection of J.L., Surrey, UK, 2000s
Condition: Excellent condition. All the teeth remain intact except for one of the finer teeth. Minor scuffs and scratches on the surface. The piece is supplied with a custom-made stand.
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| Weight | 106.2 g |
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| Dimensions | W 8.9 x H 20 cm |
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