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Comb with bird

Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading.
Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading.

Classification

Description

A half-moon shaped comb with a hand painted heading representing a bird with spread wings. Made in China, circa mid 20th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

printed: "MADE IN CHINA " (back of heading)
printed: "(Chinese script)" (back of heading)
handwritten: "10/01" (back of heading)

Object number

WCHL : 603

Date

1930 - 1969 (circa)

Country

China

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished
hand finished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Height
45mm
Depth
4mm
Length
122mm

Colour

cream
grey
black
red