Comb; Karanis; Textile Combs; Wood

Notes:

A small well worn comb. Concentric circle designs on the front extend in the shape of a cross on to the handle. The design is almost missing in the center where the wood is worn away. A similar wear mark is on the back. The edges of the back are beveled on three outside sides. Traces of paint remain on the front and back. Cut mark on the left side of the handle near the comb. Wood is cracked vertically.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Karanis; Textile Combs; Egypt

Language:

UND

Rights:

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URL:

http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-KELSEY-X-0000.00.3799%5D0000_00_3799P01.TIF