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.

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Citation

“Mirror and Comb,” Open Virtual Worlds, accessed April 29, 2024, https://openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/398.

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