Resting Tapir Ivory Toothpick Holder

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry

Entry/Object ID

2002.99.2913

Description

Stylized Tapir toothpick holder made from ivory resting/laying on a rectangular base raised up on 4 round legs.

Collection

Toothpick Holder Collection

Category

Personal Oral Hygiene

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Notes

Copyright Status: Unknown

Lexicon

Getty AAT

* Untyped Getty AAT

toothpick holders

Dimensions

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

1-5/8 in

Length

3 in

Material

Ivory

Name/Title

Resting Tapir Ivory Toothpick Holder