Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · jewelry
Comb Surmounted by Four Knobs
Description
Caption: Comb Surmounted by Four Knobs, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Wood, 2 7/16 x 2 7/8 in. (6.2 x 7.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.652E. (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 Egyptian comb made of wood with visible wear.
The artifact is a comb featuring a simplistic yet functional design typical of personal grooming items from ancient Egypt. It is crafted from wood, showcasing straight teeth on one end and a smooth surface on the other. The item appears to have some signs of wear and age, commonly seen in artifacts of daily use.
daily life
unknown
good
Materials
wood
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.652E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4078 tier-2
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