Title
Comb
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Lampung, South Sumatra
Dimension
Object size: 4.9 x 11.2 x 2.4 cm
Accession No.
2002-00466
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin
This is a Chinese-style metal comb, in a rectangular shape, decorated by engravings of flowers and leaves, which symbolise fertility and vitality. It was worn on the hair for decorative purposes and this was probably designed to be worn by women of fine birth or women from a elite community.The design used points at the presence of Chinese influence on island Southeast Asian jewellery and accessories.
