Comb

European (Medieval style)

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Comb
Date: 19th century
Culture: European (Medieval style)
Medium: Elephant ivory
Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. (14 x 5.4 x 2.6 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Elephant
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.216
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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