Coptic weaver's comb, circa 5th-7th Century AD. Copts are a Christian ethnoreligious group indigenous to North Africa who have primarily inhabited the area of modern Egypt and Sudan since antiquity. A weaving comb is used to compact each row of weaving into place, to create a strong and stable weave. This example is carved from a single piece of wood. Is rectangular in shape with short teeth and diagonal grooves at one corner. An old collection number '19838' is inked on the body, 10.5cm x 9.8cm. For a similarly shaped comb but with a long handle, see Brooklyn Museum, NY, accession number 05.330. The multitude of scratches on the surface of the wood suggest that the object was actually used during the life of its owner. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner at Bonhams London. Previously owned by Dr. Grierson (Thornhill, Dunfriesshire; 1960s). The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.