Weaving comb

Description

Long-handled bone weaving comb ornamented with incised triangle and semicircle, from Howmae, North Ronaldsay, 200 BC - 400 AD

Museum reference

X.GO 4

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Weaving comb

Date

2nd century BC - 4th century

Materials

Bone

Physical description

Bone; long-handled; handle expanding at free end; two teeth imperfect; ornamented with incised triangle and semicircle

Collection place(s)

Howmae, North Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland, Northern Europe

Associations

Dr William Traill
John Traill

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

On display

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