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Double-sided Comb: The Fountain of Youth and The Castle of Love
Double-sided Comb: The Fountain of Youth and The Castle of Love

Double-sided Comb: The Fountain of Youth and The Castle of Love

Datec. 1450
Mediumivory
DimensionsOverall: 15.2 x 16.9 x 0.6 cm (6 x 6 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineThe Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Category
Object numberAGOID.29130
Copyright
Photo © AGO
LocationNot currently on display

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