Ancient Roman Embellished tweezers - 6.3 cm
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Roman bronze tweezers with a decorative ring in the midsection, 6.3 cm long, dating to ca. 1st–3rd century, in very good condition with a green patina, from a private collection.
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Roman bronze tweezers with decorated ring – ancient toilet instrument
Description
For sale is an interesting antique bronze tweezers, which, due to its shape and construction, is attributed to the Roman cultural circle.
Particularly noticeable is the decoratively designed movable ring in the middle section. The tweezers have two long, slightly curved arms and show a beautiful, naturally formed green patina. Despite their age, the piece is still functional: the two arms can be moved and still grip.
The surface shows signs of aging and storage as well as a characteristic patina that gives the piece an authentic ancient character.
Details:
* Material: Bronze
* Cultural circle: presumably Roman
* Type: Tweezers / toilet instrument
* Feature: decorated ring in the middle section
* Condition: age-appropriate, with beautiful patina
* Function: movable and still functional
* Dimensions: 6.3 cm long
A nice small object for a collection of Roman everyday and body care items.
Condition
Age-appropriate condition with a beautiful greenish bronze patina. Slight irregularities, oxidation traces and signs of use are present. The tweezers are movable and functional. Please note the photos, which are an integral part of the description.
Shipping within the European Union only.
Roman bronze tweezers with decorated ring – ancient toilet instrument
Description
For sale is an interesting antique bronze tweezers, which, due to its shape and construction, is attributed to the Roman cultural circle.
Particularly noticeable is the decoratively designed movable ring in the middle section. The tweezers have two long, slightly curved arms and show a beautiful, naturally formed green patina. Despite their age, the piece is still functional: the two arms can be moved and still grip.
The surface shows signs of aging and storage as well as a characteristic patina that gives the piece an authentic ancient character.
Details:
* Material: Bronze
* Cultural circle: presumably Roman
* Type: Tweezers / toilet instrument
* Feature: decorated ring in the middle section
* Condition: age-appropriate, with beautiful patina
* Function: movable and still functional
* Dimensions: 6.3 cm long
A nice small object for a collection of Roman everyday and body care items.
Condition
Age-appropriate condition with a beautiful greenish bronze patina. Slight irregularities, oxidation traces and signs of use are present. The tweezers are movable and functional. Please note the photos, which are an integral part of the description.
Shipping within the European Union only.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Ca 1 - 3. jh.
Name of object
Embellished tweezers
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2008
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
6.3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
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.
