*Byzantine ivory comb with short teeth, a long, curved body - Lot 261

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*Byzantine ivory comb with short teeth, a long, curved body - Lot 261
*Byzantine ivory comb with short teeth, a long, curved body ending in a hook; engraved and red-stained decoration; on one side, a dynamic motif depicting a hybrid animal with an elephant’s head and a dragon’s tail. On the other side, an interlaced pattern of leafy scrolls. Coptic Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th–8th century H. 12 cm - W. 10.5 cm A CIC dated 06/01/2026 will be issued to the buyer Provenance: - Former David David-Weill Collection *. *D. David-Weill Collection Sale, June 16, 1971, Ader-Picard Auction House, Lot No. 72
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