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Early Medieval bone comb
Reconstructed ribs of a double sided comb. Originally held together by 5 iron rivets, only 2 of which survive. Both sides are ornamented with dot and circle motifs, arranged in the order of 3-2-2-3. Teeth were aparently even on both sides. A small number of teeth have been refitted into place, however a further 71 teeth or fragments are surviving. The end teeth plates have also been decorated with dot and circle motifs.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/F.21
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Section 12, cut XVI east, Layer 2 Unstrat.
Acquisition
Donation, 14/6/1962
Measurements
minimum length /mm:95
length / mm
width / mm:15
thickness / mm:11.5
weight / g:12.7
Material
bone
iron
Techniques
carved
cut
drilled
rivetted
Location
In store
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