Possible Clues:

• Strange or rare objects as from abroad
• Colourful things from abroad
• Items from distant lands
• Short test of ear internally reveals foreign objects
• Colourful objects, often from abroad
• Strange stuff from the east - coax it out
• Strange, galmorous things from abroad
• Strange imports
• Foreign objects formerly relating to the ear area
• Strange items from previous lover I found in worsted coat