Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Implement or Surgical Tool Handle - 6 mm (No reserve price)
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Bronze Roman imperial surgical tool handle (centuries I–III AD) with geometric decoration, 64 mm wide, 6 mm high, 6 cm deep; acquired in 1960 from a gallery/antiquarian in Spain, previously owned by a gallery/antiquarian since 1950, authentic original and in good condition.
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Roman bronze surgical instrument handle with geometric decoration – 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Culture attributed: Roman Empire
Chronology: 1st–3rd centuries AD
Material: Bronze
Typology: Surgical instrument handle
Roman bronze surgical tool handle, crafted in bronze and characterized by its elegant elongated design and the extraordinary ornamental richness of its central body.
The piece features a narrow and pointed end intended to trace characters on wax-coated tablets, while the opposite end, with a flattened termination, allowed smoothing the surface and correcting inscriptions.
Notably, the elaborate decoration of the handle stands out, divided into different registers by raised annular moldings. Its surface is embellished with fine incised geometric motifs, bands of diagonal lines crosshatching, and small angular elements of notable precision.
The piece preserves an attractive patina of dark green, brown, and golden-bronze tones, with surface wear that enhances its ornamentation.
Roman bronze surgical instrument handle with geometric decoration – 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Culture attributed: Roman Empire
Chronology: 1st–3rd centuries AD
Material: Bronze
Typology: Surgical instrument handle
Roman bronze surgical tool handle, crafted in bronze and characterized by its elegant elongated design and the extraordinary ornamental richness of its central body.
The piece features a narrow and pointed end intended to trace characters on wax-coated tablets, while the opposite end, with a flattened termination, allowed smoothing the surface and correcting inscriptions.
Notably, the elaborate decoration of the handle stands out, divided into different registers by raised annular moldings. Its surface is embellished with fine incised geometric motifs, bands of diagonal lines crosshatching, and small angular elements of notable precision.
The piece preserves an attractive patina of dark green, brown, and golden-bronze tones, with surface wear that enhances its ornamentation.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S. I-III DC
Name of object
Implement or Surgical Tool Handle
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
6 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
64 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
6 cm
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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