• Russian brass comb, Zilant motif
  • Europe
  • Russia
  • Width : 5 3/4 inch
  • Height : 1 7/8 inch
  • Depth : 1 /16 inch
  • Brass comb embossed with two zilants face to face. Twisted teeth. Stamped with a logo (a clover motif) and the number of the pattern. Zilant, Зилант, is a legendary creature, something between a dragon and a wyvern. Since 1730, it has been the official symbol of Kazan. This winged snake is a part of Tatar and Russian folklore and is mentioned in legends about the foundation of Kazan.