Ear Spoon

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Ear Spoon

Roman
y1943-82

Information

Title
Ear Spoon
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
h. 11.9 cm, diam. 0.5 cm (4 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Professor H. W. Hewett-Thayer
Object Number
y1943-82
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
spoons, equipment for grooming, hygiene and health care, metalwork
Materials
bronze

Acquired by Prof. Harvey W. Hewett-Thayer at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1943 by Hewett-Thayer.

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