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Instruments for cleaning the ears, eyes, and nose
Instruments for cleaning the ears, eyes, and nose
Object Number 88-52-60/51546
Display Title Instruments for cleaning the ears, eyes, and nose
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornaments, painted Chinese coins with hanging metal and horn tools
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Metal, Horn, Glass, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 13.3 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm (5 1/4 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2

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