Mirror and Comb
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Mirror and Comb
Description
Another object commonly inscribed on Pictish stones is the mirror, often paired with a comb.
The comb and mirror are thought to be symbols of female wealth and prestige, and may denote a woman’s memorial, although they are also heavily associated with mermaids.
The comb and mirror are thought to be symbols of female wealth and prestige, and may denote a woman’s memorial, although they are also heavily associated with mermaids.
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“Mirror and Comb,” Open Virtual Worlds, accessed April 28, 2024, http://straylight.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/omeka/items/show/398.
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