Bronze hair curling tongs and trimmer, Egypt, 1575-1194 BCE
- Made:
- 1575-1194 BCE in Egypt
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Bronze hair curling tongs and trimmer, Egyptian, 1575BC-1194BC
Hairdressing and hair care were an important aspect of social life in Ancient Egypt. This was particularly true among the wealthier classes. Hairdressers feature in many pictorial representations of the period. Physical appearance was important in this culture. These Egyptian curling tongs were a multi-purpose cosmetic tool. They are combined with a hair trimming instrument.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634869
- Materials:
- bronze (copper, tin alloy) and complete
- Measurements:
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overall: 5 mm x 137 mm x 25 mm, .018 kg
- type:
- curling tong
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
