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1st-4th century A.D. Comprising a rounded leaf-shaped finial, round-section shank with rounded tip. See Milne, J.S., Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times, Oxford, 1907. 12.1 grams, 20.5 cm (8 1/8 in.).
Found Nottingham area, Nottinghamshire, UK. Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, UK, circa 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Catheters, spatulas, ear spoons, incisory instruments, spoons and spoon catheters, forceps, pincers, scissors, needles and elevator scalpels/dissectors, knives, phlebotomies, chisels, lenticulars and retractors were included among the medical instruments of antiquity which displayed considerable diversity. [No Reserve]
Found Nottingham area, Nottinghamshire, UK. Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, UK, circa 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Catheters, spatulas, ear spoons, incisory instruments, spoons and spoon catheters, forceps, pincers, scissors, needles and elevator scalpels/dissectors, knives, phlebotomies, chisels, lenticulars and retractors were included among the medical instruments of antiquity which displayed considerable diversity. [No Reserve]
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Roman Bronze Medical Spatula
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