Ancient Roman Bronze Set of Medical instruments on a frame. 1st-3rd century AD. 37 cm height.
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Ancient Roman bronze set of medical instruments on a professional frame with museum glass, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, about 37 cm square frame and 37 cm high.
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Medical instruments.
Ancient Roman, 1st-3rd century AD.
Bronze.
9-13 cm height. 37 x 37 cm the frame.
Mounted of a professional frame and museum glass.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berkshire, United Kingdom. 1970.
CONDITION: Good Condition. Intact.
DESCRIPTION:
In Ancient Rome, medical instruments were quite rudimentary by modern standards. Roman physicians used tools such as scalpels, forceps, specula, and a vice (for fractures). In addition, they practised techniques such as bloodletting and cauterisation to treat various ailments. Medical knowledge of the time was based on empirical observation and tradition, influenced by Greek medical schools.
Roman physicians believed in the theory of the four humours (blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile) and the importance of the balance between them to maintain health. Medical practices included treatments such as bloodletting, purgation, the use of medicinal herbs and bandages to treat wounds and fractures. In addition, techniques such as cauterisation and amputation were practised in extreme cases. Roman physicians also valued hygiene and diet as important elements in maintaining health.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateMedical instruments.
Ancient Roman, 1st-3rd century AD.
Bronze.
9-13 cm height. 37 x 37 cm the frame.
Mounted of a professional frame and museum glass.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berkshire, United Kingdom. 1970.
CONDITION: Good Condition. Intact.
DESCRIPTION:
In Ancient Rome, medical instruments were quite rudimentary by modern standards. Roman physicians used tools such as scalpels, forceps, specula, and a vice (for fractures). In addition, they practised techniques such as bloodletting and cauterisation to treat various ailments. Medical knowledge of the time was based on empirical observation and tradition, influenced by Greek medical schools.
Roman physicians believed in the theory of the four humours (blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile) and the importance of the balance between them to maintain health. Medical practices included treatments such as bloodletting, purgation, the use of medicinal herbs and bandages to treat wounds and fractures. In addition, techniques such as cauterisation and amputation were practised in extreme cases. Roman physicians also valued hygiene and diet as important elements in maintaining health.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st-3rd century AD
Name of object
Set of Medical instruments on a frame. 1st-3rd century AD. 37 cm height.
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good
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