A piece of the past, made to be worn Beautiful Ancient Roman Bronze Medical Tool – Acus Probe, Imperial Era Object Type: Medical Instrument / Acus (Probe) Cultural Attribution: Roman, Imperial Period Period: ca. 1st–4th century AD Material: Bronze Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate: available upon request (PDF format) Dimensions: Height: 52.79 ± mm Width: 13.30 ± mm Weight: 12.55 ± g Description This bronze object corresponds to a characteristic Roman-period medical instrument, identifiable as an acus / probe type tool used in ancient medical practice. Its elongated and slender shaft, combined with a spherical terminal at one end, aligns with forms commonly observed among Roman surgical instruments. Such tools were employed for procedures including wound examination, application of substances, or the handling of medicinal compounds. The spherical tip was designed to allow controlled contact, making it suitable for delicate medical interventions. Comparable examples have been documented in collections of Roman medical instruments, including those held by the British Museum. These implements reflect the practical and methodical nature of Roman medicine and its developed approach to treatment techniques. The surface displays a dense natural patina consistent with long-term burial conditions, supporting the object’s historical integrity. In terms of form and function, this piece represents a notable example of Roman medical equipment, combining simplicity with effective utilitarian design. Information The offered object was acquired in 2026 through an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany and was transferred to us in 2026 by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment; no intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity, and only limited color-balance adjustment has been applied. Upon request, museum-standard technical photographs may be provided during the auction; if requested prior to shipment, an expert report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days Statements regarding dating, function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological comparisons, parallels in museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive conclusions require advanced laboratory analysis and fall outside the scope of the platform’s sales process. Prospective buyers are advised to evaluate the images in conjunction with the stated measurements, as high-resolution photography may influence perceived scale. Throughout the presentation and sales process, principles of scholarly consistency, transparency, and good faith are observed, and no object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation.