Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Ancient Roman Bronze Legionary Medical Instrument Collection – Six Pieces
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Ancient Roman Bronze Legionary Medical Instrument Collection – Six Pieces, dating to the 1st–3rd Century AD, in excellent condition, comprising diverse probes, spatula-probes, spoon/scoop implements and a forceps with its original sliding ring.
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Ancient Roman Legionary Medical Instrument Collection
From 5.7g-19.0g and 65.5mm - 170.50mm
From a Private European Collection
An exceptionally attractive collection of six Ancient Roman bronze instruments, comprising various probes, spatula-probes, spoon/scoop implements and a finely decorated pair of forceps or tweezers retaining its original sliding ring.
The instruments are remarkably well preserved and display an appealing variety of dark brown, olive-green and reddish patinas. Several examples retain finely worked or incised decorative details.
Comparable bronze instruments are generally interpreted as multifunctional implements associated with Roman medicine, pharmacy, personal hygiene and cosmetics. Probes and spatula-probes were used for examining and treating wounds as well as for preparing, mixing and applying medicines and ointments.
Particularly noteworthy is the small pair of forceps/tweezers with its surviving original sliding ring, an unusual and desirable feature.
Identification of the Individual pieces as follows:
- Probe / surgical or pharmaceutical implement – tapering to a pointed end, with a thickened terminal.
- Spoon-/scoop-probe – with an olive-shaped terminal at one end and a small spoon- or spatula-shaped scoop at the other.
- Large spoon-/scoop-probe (ligula type) – a particularly attractive and visually striking example.
- Large spatula-probe – with a broad, leaf-shaped spatula.
- Spatula-probe / pharmaceutical implement – with a broad polygonal spatula, decorated with an incised cross-hatched pattern.
- Forceps / tweezers with sliding ring – with a decorated body and the original sliding ring still preserved.
Roman medical instruments are among the most fascinating survivals of everyday life in the Roman world. Their forms demonstrate a remarkable degree of specialization, with many designs remaining immediately recognizable as the predecessors of later medical and pharmaceutical instruments.
A highly attractive and unusually varied group, displaying exceptionally well as a coherent collection.
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Ancient Roman Legionary Medical Instrument Collection
From 5.7g-19.0g and 65.5mm - 170.50mm
From a Private European Collection
An exceptionally attractive collection of six Ancient Roman bronze instruments, comprising various probes, spatula-probes, spoon/scoop implements and a finely decorated pair of forceps or tweezers retaining its original sliding ring.
The instruments are remarkably well preserved and display an appealing variety of dark brown, olive-green and reddish patinas. Several examples retain finely worked or incised decorative details.
Comparable bronze instruments are generally interpreted as multifunctional implements associated with Roman medicine, pharmacy, personal hygiene and cosmetics. Probes and spatula-probes were used for examining and treating wounds as well as for preparing, mixing and applying medicines and ointments.
Particularly noteworthy is the small pair of forceps/tweezers with its surviving original sliding ring, an unusual and desirable feature.
Identification of the Individual pieces as follows:
- Probe / surgical or pharmaceutical implement – tapering to a pointed end, with a thickened terminal.
- Spoon-/scoop-probe – with an olive-shaped terminal at one end and a small spoon- or spatula-shaped scoop at the other.
- Large spoon-/scoop-probe (ligula type) – a particularly attractive and visually striking example.
- Large spatula-probe – with a broad, leaf-shaped spatula.
- Spatula-probe / pharmaceutical implement – with a broad polygonal spatula, decorated with an incised cross-hatched pattern.
- Forceps / tweezers with sliding ring – with a decorated body and the original sliding ring still preserved.
Roman medical instruments are among the most fascinating survivals of everyday life in the Roman world. Their forms demonstrate a remarkable degree of specialization, with many designs remaining immediately recognizable as the predecessors of later medical and pharmaceutical instruments.
A highly attractive and unusually varied group, displaying exceptionally well as a coherent collection.
I prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki
Important information. I guarantee that I am entitled to ship this lot.
I will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
I will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st-3rd Century AD
Name of object
Ancient Roman Bronze Legionary Medical Instrument Collection – Six Pieces
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
