Reproduction Medieval Comb by Ezio Zanini

[sister_raphael]

It's finished!!!

I cannot thank Ezio Zanini enough for the care and time he has put into making this reproduction 15th century double sided comb for me! It has coloured silk set under the bone set in decorative panels and is a true scale copy of a museum piece.

Not only will it be used for re-enactment, but also for educational talks and displays at museums and libraries. It will be treasured and used and I am so very honoured he accepted the commission.

Comments

[cmcmck]

Gorgeous.

I never cease to be amazed how many combs turn up in archaeoligical digs!

[sister_raphael]

I've not seen too many of this kind, to be honest, and I think the public will enjoy it very much as (and well you know) some modern ideas are that workmanship was poor.

[cmcmck]

Some modern ideas are way wrong!

[sister_raphael]

It's the basis for a talk I'm doing in April :)

[badly_knitted]

It's amazing! What beautiful work!

[sister_raphael]

It comes with a breathtaking price tag, but consider an hourly rate, materials and skill... it's my 60th this year, so it's my present to myself.

[badly_knitted]

The perfect gift for yourself, I think. Something you can truly appreciate, and also, you're supporting a very unique craftsperson.

[sister_raphael]

The exchange rate and international postage rate from Italy was very sad for me.

[badly_knitted]

I'll bet, but the comb is so beautiful.