Comb

Description

Ornamental comb of tortoiseshell, with nine teeth and carved in openwork with floral motifs and birds: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1935.208

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Comb

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Tortoiseshell

Physical description

Tortoiseshell

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland