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Fragment of a comb
- Place of origin:
Malwa (probably, made)
- Date:
ca. 2nd century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown
- Materials and Techniques:
Carved ivory
- Museum number:
IM.21-1937
- Gallery location:
South Asia, room 41, case 30
Physical description
Carved decoration depicts lovers beneath a pavilion. The remains of the teeth of the comb are visible on the lower margin.
Place of Origin
Malwa
Date
ca. 2nd century (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown
Materials and Techniques
Carved ivory
Dimensions
Depth: 6.4 cm
Height: 5.1 cm
Object history note
Purchased from J.E.Gejou of Paris in 1937. RP/37/3241 & 2547
Historical context note
North (central?) India, Kushan dynasty, circa 2nd century AD. Carved decoration depicts lovers beneath a pavilion. The remains of the teeth of the comb are visible on the lower margin.
Descriptive line
Fragment of a comb in Ivory, North (central?) India, ca. 2nd century AD
Attribution Note
North (central?) India, India
Materials
Ivory
Techniques
Carving
Subjects depicted
Figure; Leaves
Categories
Accessories
Collection code
IND
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