Votive right ear

Made:
200-200
Votive right ear, terracotta, probably Roman, 200BC-200AD

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Votive right ear, terracotta, probably Roman, 200BC-200AD
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Votive right ear, terracotta, probably Roman, 200BC-200AD

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A636147
Materials:
terracotta
Measurements:
length 52 mm
height 8 mm
width 34 mm
type:
votive ear

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