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Sirkam from Sumatra

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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  • 2506049080?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024A detail of the bird ornamenting the top corner of the comb and the stones set into the obverse side.

  • 2506048581?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024The top edge of comb with bird detail and center set stone.

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