A carved ivory comb, possibly Sri Lanka, circa 18th century

the silver comb-section set with turquoise stones and pearls, surmounted by a carved and pierced ivory plaque with two facing dragons above a border of foliate scrolls, traces of gilding

In overall fair condition, the ivory plaque with rubbed design and resulting losses to original gilding and possibly paint (only traces of gilding visible), some minor encrustation between edges, later set into a silver comb which has some oxidisation, hairline scratches. The ivory plaque is very fine and needs careful handling, as viewed.
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