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11.10.2021

Comb-case

Cultural Background/Time Period: Viking

Creation Date: 10th to 11th Century

Origin/Discovery Location: Europe, specifically in the British Isles, England, North Yorkshire, York

Materials Used: Antler (deer antler)

Description: This artifact is constructed from deer antler and exhibits a lattice pattern with pointed ends. It features two holes at one end.

The structure consists of two outer back plates and two inner plates, with two end plates in between, all fastened together using four iron rivets. The outer plates have a flat convex shape with a convex outer edge that is flattened at both ends. The ends are decorated similarly to the back of a comb, with rows of transverse lines within the margins instead of transverse shading.

The inner plates have a triangular section and are flattened at the ends. They are ornamented with two rows of irregular diagonal crosses made of double lines. The flattened triangular fields at both ends are simple, and the transition to the central zone is marked by a pair of cross lines.

The end plates serve as spacers, keeping the plates apart and allowing a ridge to be set between them. They have a smooth surface with triangular ends, and the upper part of each end plate has a pair of circular holes, likely for hanging or attachment purposes. This artifact represents the craftsmanship and artistic style of the Viking period in the 10th to 11th centuries.

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