Comb

Description

Ornamental comb of tortoiseshell carved in openwork with a circular medallion containing figures, surrounded by a 'cash' diaper border and flanked by floral scrollwork: China, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1935.209

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Comb

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Materials

Tortoiseshell

Physical description

Tortoiseshell; carved in openwork with a circular medallion containing figures