Ancient Roman Bone fragments of comb (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 200 - € 250
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€31
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€26
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€20

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Two bone fragments forming parts of a comb from the Oud-Romeins culture, dating to the 1st–4th century AD, authentic/original and in very good condition.

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Traces of the past – two remarkable comb fragments
These two fragments capture the imagination. The small circular decorations give the surface its own character and show how much attention was paid to the design of a personal grooming object.
Who used this comb? Was it kept carefully, carried daily, or passed down within a family? That unknown history makes these fragments fascinating: tangible remnants that carry the imagination to the everyday life of the Roman world.
The smaller fragment has a long, oval upper edge with partially preserved teeth. The longer fragment shows a slightly curved profile and a decorative side with circle and dot motifs. The reverse sides are simpler in execution.
Material: Bone.
Object: Two fragments of a comb.
Condition: Good, in fragmentary state, with missing parts and superficial wear as visible in the photos.
Dating: Late-Roman, 1st–4th Century AD

Traces of the past – two remarkable comb fragments
These two fragments capture the imagination. The small circular decorations give the surface its own character and show how much attention was paid to the design of a personal grooming object.
Who used this comb? Was it kept carefully, carried daily, or passed down within a family? That unknown history makes these fragments fascinating: tangible remnants that carry the imagination to the everyday life of the Roman world.
The smaller fragment has a long, oval upper edge with partially preserved teeth. The longer fragment shows a slightly curved profile and a decorative side with circle and dot motifs. The reverse sides are simpler in execution.
Material: Bone.
Object: Two fragments of a comb.
Condition: Good, in fragmentary state, with missing parts and superficial wear as visible in the photos.
Dating: Late-Roman, 1st–4th Century AD

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st-4st Century AD.
Name of object
fragments of comb
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1994
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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