Hair Straightening Comb

18th–19th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Hair Straightening Comb, 18th–19th century. Bronze, Length: 1 9/16 x 8 1/8 in. (4 x 20.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of David Rubin, 81.199.9. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Hair Straightening Comb

Date

18th–19th century

Geography

Place made: Southern region, India

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Cosmetic

Dimensions

Length: 1 9/16 x 8 1/8 in. (4 x 20.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of David Rubin

Accession Number

81.199.9

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