cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/E.62.22
Accession_Number | E.62.22 | ||
Shape | Comb | ||
Shape_description | Oblong in shape and is almost flat except at the ends of the teeth which taper. Double edged with narrow teeth, close fitting at one end and wider teeth with larger gaps at the other. There are 42 narrow teeth and 10 wide teeth. | ||
Material | Wood | ||
Fabric | Egyptian | ||
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Decoration | Horizontal incised lines (two or three) at the start of each set of teeth. | ||
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Condition | The gaps between some teeth have become adhered by deposits. Others have warped out of shape. There is black discolouration, perhpas due to damp, on one face of the comb. A part has broken from the side but is due to be repaired. | ||
Technique/Style | Carved | ||
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Period | Late Bronze Age | ||
Date | 1380-1330 | ||
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Other_dims. | Length 11.1 Width 6.7 Thickness 0.4 | ||
Location | Body Beautiful | ||
Edited_by | Denise; Kinsey; Julia | ||
Date_edited | 17 September 2002; 11.01.2006; 17.05.2016 |