Image description: this object is an ivory comb. It has two sets of teeth, separated by an engraved scene. The set above the scene has finely spaced teeth. The set below the scene has wider teeth. The wider teeth have been damaged, and re-attached with silver. The scene is of Samson holding open a lion’s mouth. Around him are animals–a sheep, a monkey, birds. The scene is surrounded by vines.
Found at: Louvre
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