Roman Bronze Tweezers

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Object Description

A fine Roman bronze pair of tweezers featuring a decorative head. The head is enriched with three horizontal raised bands, followed by a piriform shape. Above are two further horizontal raised bands and a spherical terminal. The tips of the tweezer are comprised of a flat tip pincer which converges inwards to allow for spring tension to be created. The arms of this tweezer are rather long compared to others found from this period, suggesting that they were likely used for surgical rather than cosmetic procedures.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd Century AD

Object History

From the private collection of a New York, USA Gentleman.

Object Condition

Good. Green patination covering the surface

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:0.8 x H:13.9 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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