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Bronze instrument

Artist/Culture Greek

Date2nd century BCE

Mediumbronze

Dimensions9.7 x 0.3 cm (3 13/16 x 1/8 in.)

ClassificationsUtilitarian Objects

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

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bronze

Object number1905.43

DescriptionBronze instrument possibly an ear probe. Straight slender round rod ending in a small flattened tip set at an angle. From the Troad. No marks.
ProvenanceMuseum purchase from Frank Calvert

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