Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.
Roman — Medical instrument, double ended probe — 1st - 3rd Century A.D
Detailed Description
Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, Bronze, 112 mm x 4 mm
Analysis & expertise
Characteristics
Item: Medical instrument, double ended probe. Material: Bronze. Culture: Roman. Period: 1st - 3rd Century A.D. Dimensions: 112 mm x 4 mm. Condition: Good condition.
Historical context
Context markers: Roman. Dating indicated: 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Cultural value
Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.
Traceability & guarantees
Provenance: Ex Polish private collection, E., Ex Germany private collection acquired before 2003 Roman bronze medical instruments, meticulously fashioned with skill and care, epitomize the sophistication of ancient healthcare. These robust implements, encompassing scalpels, forceps, and probes, manifest the Romans' dedication to surgical precision and patient well-being. These tools played pivotal roles in an array of medical procedures, from intricate surgeries to wound management, underscoring the Romans' unwavering commitment to the practice and science of healing. In contemporary times, these relics remain enduring symbols of the enduring influence of Roman medicine and surgical prowess.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-medical-instrument-double-ended-probe/.
Archaeological Identity Card
Material, chronological and cultural record for the object
- Period
- Roman
- Date
- 1st - 3rd Century A.D
- Metal
- Bronze
- Diameter
- 112 mm x 4 mm
- Other References
- YA-10124
- Condition
- Good condition
- Provenance
- Ex Polish private collection, E., Ex Germany private collection acquired before 2003 Roman bronze medical instruments, meticulously fashioned with skill and care, epitomize the sophistication of ancient healthcare. These robust implements, encompassing sc