Coptic Comb Christian Period Egypt 5th - 7th Century Ad

Comb with a refined shape, with double rows: a row of spaced teeth and a row of tight teeth. From an everyday object, the Egyptians made it a work of art full of charm and symbolism. Wood with signs of use and wear over time. Coptic Christian period Egypt 5th - 7th century AD. Bibliography: Louvre Museum "Catalogue of Coptic Egyptian Wood" "Wooden combs were discovered in large numbers in Antinoe, sometimes placed on the chests of the deceased". All have, like the example presented here, a double row of teeth. The large, spaced teeth were used to untangle the hair and the fine, tight teeth were used to clean and smooth it. They are found in Egypt from the pre-dynastic period, sculpted in low relief, openwork and engraved with characters, animals, plants and other symbols" Dimensions: 18 x 12 cm Provenance: Acquired during a sale at Drouot. Sold without base and with expert certificate. Careful packaging * Shipping costs on estimate