Ear-Probe

possibly French, possibly German

13th century

Not on view

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Title: Ear-Probe
Date: 13th century
Culture: possibly French, possibly German
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: L. 4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm)
Classification: Miscellaneous
Credit Line: Gift of Clarence H. Mackay, Archer M. Huntington, Stephen H. P. Pell and Bashford Dean, 1928
Object Number: 28.99.44
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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