Bone ligula (ear pick)

Roman, Cypriot

1st–2nd century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Similar objects, sometimes identified as ear picks, are known in metal and glass.

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Title: Bone ligula (ear pick)
Date: 1st–2nd century CE
Culture: Roman, Cypriot
Medium: Bone
Dimensions: H.: 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm)
Classifications: Miscellaneous-Bone, Ivory
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.5196
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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