Ancient Roman Bronze Medical instrument - surgery instruments

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Three ancient Roman bronze surgery instruments dating to the 1st–3rd century AD are in good condition with small signs of aging, measuring 18 cm in length, 1 cm in width and weighing 62 g, originating from Africa and acquired from a private collection in the United Kingdom in 1990.

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Roman bronze surgery tools
Good collection of 3 medical instruments
1st. -2th. Century AD.

Measurement 18, 15, 14l cm.
53grams in total

English London Essex collection
formed
1990
Previously London collection 1985

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Roman bronze surgery tools
Good collection of 3 medical instruments
1st. -2th. Century AD.

Measurement 18, 15, 14l cm.
53grams in total

English London Essex collection
formed
1990
Previously London collection 1985

The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Details

No. of items
3
Weight
62 g
Culture
Ancient Roman
Title additional information
surgery instruments
Century/ Timeframe
1-3. C Ad.
Acquired from
Private collection
Era
Before 1400
Country of Origin
Africa
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner - year acquired
1985
Length
18 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Width
1 cm
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Yes
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