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Viking Age Bronze Excellent Beard and Moustache Comb Pendant

Object Type: Beard and moustache comb (pendant)
Culture: Viking Age
Date: ca. 8th–11th century AD
Material: Bronze

Description
This object displays characteristics that can be associated with the Viking Age tradition of beard and moustache combs worn as pendants around the neck within male culture. Its long and narrow form, the segmented structure at the central section, and the pronounced wear traces at the ends suggest that it may have functioned as a portable and practical personal grooming tool. In Viking society, the care of the beard and moustache was closely linked to concepts of male identity, social status, and self-discipline; accordingly, such objects extended beyond everyday utility to serve as personal markers of identity

Dimensions:
Length: 27.1 mm
Width: 6.9 mm
Weight: 1.88 g

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