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Comb

15th–16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Comb
  • Date: 15th–16th century
  • Culture: French (?)
  • Medium: Boxwood inlaid with bone, and decorated with red and green silk
  • Dimensions: Overall: 3 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 3/8 in. (9.8 x 16.5 x 1 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork
  • Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1982
  • Object Number: 1982.357
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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