Comb scenes of the life King David and Bathsheba

3D Model

Culture: Jerusalem | Material: Ivory. | Accession No: HCM 150. | Current Location: The Hunt Museum Limerick. | Dimensions (cm): H 12 x W 16.04.

Description: A double-edged ivory comb with fine teeth at one side and wide teeth at the other side. It is decorated on both sides in low relief with carved scenes depicting the story of King David and Bathsheba. One side shows King David sitting by a fountain and playing a harp with three women, this is surrounded by floral decoration. The other side shows David, Bathsheba and her husband, Uriah the Hittite, and two female attendants.

Date Made: 15th century AD