Record ID: NMS-7F01C7
Object type: COMB
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a double-sided composite antler comb, comprising most of a complete end-plate with two original edges. The end-plate has the remains of broken teeth on both sides, with a broad end and single rivet-hole. The teeth on both sides are evenly set 2.5 mm apart. The end-plate measures 25 x 41mm. The comb is early-medieval and although it is not impossible that it is late in this period, it is more likely to date from the fifth to eighth centuries (MacGregor 1985, 92-95).
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Outwell', grid reference and parish protected.