Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · other
Comb
Description
Caption: Comb, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Wood, 1 11/16 x 3/8 x 3 1/4 in. (4.3 x 0.9 x 8.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.653E. (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.
Wooden comb with a simple design, featuring teeth on one side.
The artifact is a wooden comb, likely used for personal grooming. It features a singular set of teeth and lacks any decorative elements or inscriptions. The design is straightforward, showcasing the utilitarian craftsmanship typical of everyday tools in ancient Egypt.
daily life
unknown
good
Materials
wood
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.653E tier-2
- BKM-Object 117263 tier-2
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