RecordComb of bone< 1 of 1 > Back From Freswick, Caithness
Comb of boneThis bone comb was found at Freswick in Caithness. It is a type of comb manufactured in present-day northern Germany, and was probably brought to Scotland by Norse traders, or as a personal gift, between 1275 and 1300. The double-sided comb has plates of antler cut into teeth, riveted together between two connecting plates. Each side is offset, with teeth of differing thickness. The comb has beaked ends, one incomplete, decorated with a double dot in circle motif. An important late Norse farm existed at Freswick Bay. It is mentioned in Norse sagas, and a series of buildings have been excavated, most dating between the 11th and 13th centuries. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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