- 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.
