Title
Comb
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Java
Material
Dimension
Object size: 4.2 x 9.2 x 1.3 cm
Accession No.
2002-00535
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin
This Javanese metal comb is decorated by engravings of flowers and leaves, which symbolise fertility and vitality It is also studded with diamonds. It was worn on the hair for decorative purposes and was probably designed to be worn by women of fine birth or women from an elite community.
