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Ear pick or Ligula

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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ear pick or Ligula
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Other: 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm)
  • Classification: Bronzes
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.230.71
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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