Comb with scenes from the life of King David and Bathsheba

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Comb with scenes from the life of King David and Bathsheba

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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.

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