Comb

Description

Composite single-sided comb with a convex top and nine tooth plates, from a Viking grave group from Kneep Head, Valtos, Uig, Isle of Lewis, 900 - 1000

Museum reference

X.IL 845

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Comb

Date

10th century

Style / Culture

Viking

Materials

Antler, Iron

Physical description

Antler and iron; composite single sided ; with convex top ; nine tooth plates scued in position by five iron rivets

Collection place(s)

Valtos, Uig, Lewis, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, Northern Europe

Associations

Collector: Mr and Mrs Maclean

References

Welander, R.D.E., Batey C. and Cowie, T.G. 1987

Maldonado, A. 2021. Crucible of Nations: Scotland from Viking Age to Medieval Kingdom. Edinburgh: National Museums Scotland.

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

On display

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