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Galalith Hair Comb with a Rounded Back and an Openwork Carved Dragon in the Center
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Galalith Hair Comb with a Rounded Back and an Openwork Carved Dragon in the Center

anonymous · c. 1925 - c. 1930 · sawing; pressing; drawn thread work; filing; polish; casein plastic

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Hair comb of galalith with a semi-circular back, featuring an openwork carved dragon in the center with a lotus-like flower on either side. Six teeth.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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comb
Credit lineHaarkam van galalith met half ronde rug met een ajour gesneden draak in het midden. c. 1925 - c. 1930. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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