Antigua Roma-bronce-Lápiz (Stylus) antiguo instrumento de escritura-Siglos 1º al 3º DC - Pencil
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Ancient Roman bronze stylus pencil, a writing tool from the 1st–3rd century AD, 75 mm long and 9 mm in diameter, weighing 9.07 g.
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An ancient Roman bronze stylus, used in antiquity to write on wax tablets.
The stylus features a long, slender shaft with a conical end for incising and writing text on the wax tablets, and a flat tip that was used to erase words by smoothing the wax surface.
The Roman stylus was a versatile instrument used in antiquity to write on wax tablets, which was a common means of recording information in ancient Rome.
Condition: Good condition, green patina and earth inclusions on the surface.
Material: bronze.
Date: 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
Dimensions: total size 75 x 9 mm.
Weight: 9.07 g
No repairs or alterations.
It presents calcifications and concretions on its surface typical of its age and prolonged burial, and which are the best guarantee of its authenticity.
This item does not require an export license within the EU
No shipments outside the EU.
Authenticity is fully guaranteed.
Origin:
Acquired by the current owner in 1990 in Germany, at the Art and Antiquities Fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and era have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
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750/pando 12
An ancient Roman bronze stylus, used in antiquity to write on wax tablets.
The stylus features a long, slender shaft with a conical end for incising and writing text on the wax tablets, and a flat tip that was used to erase words by smoothing the wax surface.
The Roman stylus was a versatile instrument used in antiquity to write on wax tablets, which was a common means of recording information in ancient Rome.
Condition: Good condition, green patina and earth inclusions on the surface.
Material: bronze.
Date: 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
Dimensions: total size 75 x 9 mm.
Weight: 9.07 g
No repairs or alterations.
It presents calcifications and concretions on its surface typical of its age and prolonged burial, and which are the best guarantee of its authenticity.
This item does not require an export license within the EU
No shipments outside the EU.
Authenticity is fully guaranteed.
Origin:
Acquired by the current owner in 1990 in Germany, at the Art and Antiquities Fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and era have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
By bidding, the buyer agrees to my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid.
The seller guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
Catawiki has seen documentation proving this provenance.
Important information that the seller guarantees they have the right to sell/export this lot.
750/pando 12
Details
Era
Before 1400
Model/type
Antigua Roma-bronce-Lápiz (Stylus) antiguo instrumento de escritura-Siglos 1º al 3º DC
Country of origin
Europe
Period
1st to 3rd centuries AD
Material
Bronze
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
9 mm
Length
75 mm
