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Sirkam from Sumatra

Posted by Edith D on May 12, 2017 at 7:16am

A gilt silver comb from Sumatra. According to Carpenter, these are found in Lampung, but are manufactured by the Minangkabau in West Sumatra (p. 125). The comb is adorned with applied wire filigree, and granulation. One side is set with colorless translucent stones (probably glass, but could also be white topaz).

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Edith D May 12, 2017 at 7:25am

A detail of the bird ornamenting the top corner of the comb and the stones set into the obverse side.
Edith D May 12, 2017 at 7:35am

The top edge of comb with bird detail and center set stone.