Antiker Römer Bronze Tweezers - 56 mm (Ohne mindestpreis)

"Ancient Roman Bronze Tweezers

Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Length: 56 mm
Condition: Good condition

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Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 68

The current owner purchased this Ancient Roman bronze tweezers from a private collector, N.N., in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The previous owner, a private collector from Tilburg, stated that the object had been in his collection since an unknown date. According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1980s. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.

Background Information:
This bronze pair of tweezers is a personal grooming implement from the Roman Early Imperial period. Tweezers were commonly used in daily life for personal care, including the removal of body hair, a practice that was an established part of Roman hygiene and appearance. Such tools could also have minor medical or cosmetic applications.

In Roman society, personal grooming was an important aspect of daily routine for both men and women. Implements like tweezers, nail cleaners, ear scoops, and small knives were often carried together as part of a toiletry set. These items could be attached to rings or chains and worn on the body, making them easily accessible.

The design of Roman tweezers is typically simple and functional, formed from a single piece of metal bent to create spring tension. The looped end could serve for suspension or attachment. Their production reflects established metalworking techniques, in which craftsmen created durable and practical objects suited to repeated use.

Examples of such grooming tools have been found throughout the Roman Empire, from Italy to the northern provinces, indicating their widespread use and standardised forms. They form part of the everyday material culture that illustrates how Romans maintained personal hygiene and presentation.

This piece provides a direct and physical link to the Roman world, where objects of this kind were part of daily life. It forms a tangible connection to the people of antiquity, who used such implements as part of their regular grooming and personal care routines."