Comb

This bone comb was found on a crannog at Loch Inch-Crindil in Galloway. It dates from between 500 and 800.

The double-edged bone comb is decorated with scrolls and circles. Almost all the teeth on both sides have broken off, as has one end of the comb.

Combs are known in Scotland from the last few centuries BC onwards. Larger combs, for head hair, were used not only as grooming tools but also for de-lousing. Miniature combs were probably used for grooming facial hair.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-149-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.HT 10
Date:	500 - 800 Between 500 and 800
Material:	Bone; ornamented with scrolls and circles
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What:	Comb, double edged
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire, Galloway, Loch Inch-Crindil
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Description:	Double-edged bone comb from Loch Inch-Crindil, Galloway, 500 - 800
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