comb BM-1938-0524.284

Period:Tang dynasty Production date:618-906
Materials:silver, gold,
Technique:gilded, engraved, repoussé,
Subjects:bird
Dimensions:Width: 7.20 inches

Description:
Comb decorated in ‘repousse’ and ring-punching with birds and flowers. Made of gilded and engraved silver.
IMG


Comments:Rawson 1992:Gold and silver jewellery was worn by the elite in the Tang and Song periods. The most popular forms were hairpins and combs, although a few rings and bangles have also been found. Intricate openwork of flowers and birds was sometimes embellished with fine beading known as granulation, a technique introduced from Western and Central Asia. Gold and silver fine filigree jewellery is also characteristic of all later periods See also BM 1938.0524.252, BM 1936.1118.240 and 242.