THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A COPTIC WOOD COMB
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
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A COPTIC WOOD COMB
circa 5th-6th century a.d.
With a row of larger teeth below, smaller teeth above, an openwork rectangular panel in the center with an embracing couple, one standing with both hands resting on the hips, the other with an arm resting on the companion's shoulder, the surface adorned with dotted circles, larger dotted circles on the frame
9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm.) high
circa 5th-6th century a.d.
With a row of larger teeth below, smaller teeth above, an openwork rectangular panel in the center with an embracing couple, one standing with both hands resting on the hips, the other with an arm resting on the companion's shoulder, the surface adorned with dotted circles, larger dotted circles on the frame
9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm.) high