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Antler/bone comb with iron rivets

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posted on 2021-10-26, 19:40 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow
Fragmentary bone comb, in 11-12 pieces. Length c. 20cm. Ends shaped to point, teeth rather short, and shorter towards ends. Places for 6 iron rivets, but reinforcing plates totally missing now and in Faussett's original drawing. Teeth equal size. Plate flat and rough where plates removed.

History

Grave ID

Kingston Down Grave 302

Object ID

M6248

Catalogue Number

M 6248

Material

worked animal bone, antler, organic, iron (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; animal bone, iron) (Antiquarian Material; ivory)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

comb (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; comb) (Antiquarian Keyword; comb)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Collection

Mayer Collection

Original Collection

Faussett

Category ID

misc

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