Ancient Roman - Roman bronze and iron scalpel knife - 1st / 3rd century AD.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman antique bronze scalpel knife with an iron blade and bronze handle, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in good condition and acquired in 2024 from a gallery in the United Kingdom.
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Description from the seller
Roman bronze knife scalpel.
Antique surgical scalpel, cast bronze, blade in iron and handle in bronze. In perfect condition.
The handle is circular in cross-section, adorned with mouldings. The blade is iron, triangular in cross-section, slightly curved. It is sharpened on one side and has a flat edge.
This knife with scalpel was part of a set of surgical tools.
Dating: Roman period, 1st–3rd century AD.
Dimensions: length 13.1 cm - width 1.3 cm
Provenance information: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery.
Previous provenance: Owned by a London gallery, formerly acquired on the art market in Vienna; previously in an Austrian collection formed before 2000.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRoman bronze knife scalpel.
Antique surgical scalpel, cast bronze, blade in iron and handle in bronze. In perfect condition.
The handle is circular in cross-section, adorned with mouldings. The blade is iron, triangular in cross-section, slightly curved. It is sharpened on one side and has a flat edge.
This knife with scalpel was part of a set of surgical tools.
Dating: Roman period, 1st–3rd century AD.
Dimensions: length 13.1 cm - width 1.3 cm
Provenance information: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery.
Previous provenance: Owned by a London gallery, formerly acquired on the art market in Vienna; previously in an Austrian collection formed before 2000.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1er / 3ème S. après J.-C.
Name of object
- Roman bronze and iron scalpel knife - 1st / 3rd century AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
