Tweezer
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Tweezer

TitleTweezer
Date1st–7th century 2nd century
MediumGold
ClassificationMetal-Implements
OriginCalima (Yotoco) Calima
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineJan Mitchell and Sons Collection, Gift of Jan Mitchell, 1991
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Tweezer” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1st–7th century. It is executed in gold and classified as metal-implements. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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