In this comb’s symbolism, one would guess that the sun and moon were heavenly bodies, personifying perhaps a male and a female, thus suggesting a married couple.
The Daalder Collection of Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, after 2007
Qajar Comb with a Fish, from Persia
Qajars were a Turkish-speaking minority with pastoral and nomadic lives based in Northern Persia. From the 18th to the beginning of the 20th Century, they created an original style of Persian arts and crafts by incorporating Indian and Chinese ideas into the traditions of Ancient Persia. Their comb designs reveal a unique skill, expertise, way… Continue Reading
Qajar Comb, Persia
Qajars were a Turkish-speaking minority with pastoral and nomadic lives based in Northern Persia. From the 18th to the beginning of the 20th Century, they created an original style of Persian arts and crafts by incorporating Indian and Chinese ideas into the traditions of Ancient Persia. Their comb designs reveal a unique skill, expertise, way… Continue Reading