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Chinese
19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Tortoiseshell carving
Dimensions
7.3 x 12.1 x 2.7 cm (2 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1494
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Hair ornaments
DescriptionA small carved dark tortoise shell comb with short fine teeth and top carved in design of confronted peacock against open work background.
ProvenanceFor the Western Market
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art