"Ornamental comb, Qajar Dynasty (1785-1925), Persia, early 19th c. Carved and painted wood, open work. About 12 x 10 cm. From the collection of noted comb collector Kajetan Fiedorowicz. The symbolism is not really known, but I would guess that we see the sun and moon as heavenly bodies, personifying perhaps also a male and a female, thus suggesting a married couple." Joost Daalder, Ethnic Jewelry and Adornment
