Late Roman/Early Byzantine Bronze Medical instrument, Tweezer (No reserve price)
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Bronze Late Roman/Early Byzantine medical instrument, tweezer, 68 mm × 11 mm, in good condition, from an Austrian private collection; original/authentic, with a Certificate of Authenticity and export license.
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ITEM: Medical instrument, Tweezer
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Late Roman / Byzantine
PERIOD: 4th - 7th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 68 mm x 11 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Austrian private collection, acquired before 1990s
Roman bronze medical instruments, meticulously fashioned with skill and care, epitomize the sophistication of ancient healthcare. These robust implements, encompassing scalpels, forceps, and probes, manifest the Romans’ dedication to surgical precision and patient well-being. These tools played pivotal roles in an array of medical procedures, from intricate surgeries to wound management, underscoring the Romans’ unwavering commitment to the practice and science of healing. In contemporary times, these relics remain enduring symbols of the enduring influence of Roman medicine and surgical prowess.
The Spatula probe consists of a long thin handle and tends to range in size from roughly 6 to 15 centimetres with a spatula on one end of its handle and an olivary probe on its other end, indicating its multifunctionality. The spatula is usually leaf-shaped and tends to be flat on one side and slightly rounded on the other. Some spatula ends are quite thin, perhaps five or six millimetres in width, whilst others are short and blunt. Some have more of a rectangular shape to them and others have a spatulat blade on both ends. It could be used for spreading medicaments on infected areas of the body as well as mixing medicines on an ointment pallet. Sometimes the spatula could be used as a cautery, as Soranus mentions using it on the umbilical cord (Gyn 3. 27, Milne 1907: 60). It could also be used as a tongue depressor and as a blunt dissector (Milne 1907: 59-60). The olivary end could be used in the same way as many already suggested for the double-ended olivary probe.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Medical instrument, Tweezer
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Late Roman / Byzantine
PERIOD: 4th - 7th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 68 mm x 11 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Austrian private collection, acquired before 1990s
Roman bronze medical instruments, meticulously fashioned with skill and care, epitomize the sophistication of ancient healthcare. These robust implements, encompassing scalpels, forceps, and probes, manifest the Romans’ dedication to surgical precision and patient well-being. These tools played pivotal roles in an array of medical procedures, from intricate surgeries to wound management, underscoring the Romans’ unwavering commitment to the practice and science of healing. In contemporary times, these relics remain enduring symbols of the enduring influence of Roman medicine and surgical prowess.
The Spatula probe consists of a long thin handle and tends to range in size from roughly 6 to 15 centimetres with a spatula on one end of its handle and an olivary probe on its other end, indicating its multifunctionality. The spatula is usually leaf-shaped and tends to be flat on one side and slightly rounded on the other. Some spatula ends are quite thin, perhaps five or six millimetres in width, whilst others are short and blunt. Some have more of a rectangular shape to them and others have a spatulat blade on both ends. It could be used for spreading medicaments on infected areas of the body as well as mixing medicines on an ointment pallet. Sometimes the spatula could be used as a cautery, as Soranus mentions using it on the umbilical cord (Gyn 3. 27, Milne 1907: 60). It could also be used as a tongue depressor and as a blunt dissector (Milne 1907: 59-60). The olivary end could be used in the same way as many already suggested for the double-ended olivary probe.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
4th - 7th Century A.D
Name of object
Medical instrument, Tweezer
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1976
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
