Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · cosmetic_object

Comb

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Description

Catalogue description: Culture Coptic Caption: Coptic. Comb, 5th–7th century C.E.. Wood, 3 9/16 × 3 9/16 × 3/8 in. (9 × 9 × 0.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.672E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

An ancient carved wooden comb with decorative cutouts.

The object is an ancient wooden comb featuring two sets of teeth on opposite sides. The central section of the comb is adorned with a series of decorative cutouts resembling geometric shapes. The comb shows signs of wear and damage, indicating significant age and use. The craftsmanship suggests practical use but also exhibits attention to design and aesthetics.

daily life unknown fragmentary
Materials wood

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Wood

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.672E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117281 tier-2
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