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Surgical or toilet instrument

Artist/Culture Greek

Date2nd century BCE

Mediumivory

Dimensions12.4 x 0.5 cm (4 7/8 x 3/16 in.)

ClassificationsUtilitarian Objects

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Terms

ivory

Object number1905.42

DescriptionLong slender rod ending in a small round scoop. Perhaps an ear cleaner. From the Troad. No marks.
ProvenanceMuseum purchase from Frank Calvert

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