670 - Egyptian Coptic Wooden Comb. Circa 4th-7th century A.D. With fine teeth cut on one side and coarser teeth on the other; some absent; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Vandier d Abbadie, J., Les objets de toilette gyptiens au Mus e du Louvre, Paris, 1972, pp. 144-145, nos. 618-619, for similar double combs. 12.62 grams total, comb: 51 mm, 85 mm high including stand (2 in. (3 3/8 in.)). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Egyptian Coptic Wooden Comb. Circa 4th-7th century A.D. With fine teeth cut on one side and coarser teeth on the other; some absent; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Vandier d Abbadie, J., Les objets de toilette gyptiens au Mus e du Louvre, Paris, 1972, pp. 144-145, nos. 618-619, for similar double combs. 12.62 grams total, comb: 51 mm, 85 mm high including stand (2 in. (3 3/8 in.)). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Ex Carl Leonhard Burckhardt-Reinhard (1902-1965), formed since 1922, Egypt. Inherited by his son Christopher Burckhardt in 1966, Switzerland. Since then in the possession of his wife, Switzerland. The type is attested in Egypt, where it is particularly well documented in the Coptic Period. The lack of decoration makes a more precise chronological classification difficult. As evidenced by a wooden comb of the same type from Antino , the fine-toothed side was also used for removing head lice. In the present example, the comb continued on one side for an indeterminate length. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.