Saxon handled combs from London

Author

Riddler, Ian

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Transactions of the London & Middlesex Archaeological Society. 1990, Vol. 41, 9-20, 2 ill.

Abstract (en)

Describes materials, construction, decoration and chronology of seven combs recovered from the London area. Suggests that handled combs were produced in England during the middle and late Saxon periods and that they are not indicative of Frisian presence or influence.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Decorative arts -- Other media and forms -- United Kingdom
• Combs
• Handles
• Great Britain
• Anglo-Saxon
• London (GBR)
• Toilet articles
• Manufacture
• Ornament

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Arts décoratifs -- Autres formes d'art -- Royaume-Uni
• Peigne
• Poignée
• Grande-Bretagne
• Anglo-saxon (art)
• London (GBR)
• Objet de toilette
• Fabrication
• Ornement

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19940701-00345520

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