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Early Medieval bone comb
Reconstructed ribs and teeth of a double sided comb. Originally held together by 3 equally spaced iron rivets. The central ribs have a truncated wedge section, with a marked splay at either end. The spayed ends are decorated with 3 dot and circle motifs in a triangular formation, while the central portion has 2 rows of 3 dot and circle motifs, each set of motifs are separated by a rivet. Many teeth have been re-attached with a further 15 fragments surviving.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/F.22
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Cut XV, Layer 4a. Context C C: Black, usually greasy soil, with small angular rubble; much bone, charcoal flecking; rich in finds.
Acquisition
Donation, 14/6/1962
Measurements
minimum length /mm:80
length / mm
width / mm:47
thickness / mm:10
width / mm:11 (bar)
thickness / mm:3 (teeth)
length / mm:17 (teeth)
weight / g:11.5
Material
bone
iron
Techniques
carved
cut
drilled
rivetted
Location
In store
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