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Rare Roman Bronze Medical Hook in Human Foot Form

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Rare Roman Bronze Medical Hook in Human Foot Form

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Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. One of the strangest medical implements we have seen! Long bronze probe with hooked end used much like modern hooks to lift and hold tissue and for retraction of open wounds. But what sets this apart from all other examples we have seen is the human foot at the handle end. Was this used by a podiatrist? Someone who just loved the form of the human foot? One can only guess! Custom stand. Size: 8.25" L (21 cm)

Provenance: private British collection

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Rare Roman Bronze Medical Hook in Human Foot Form

Name: Rare Roman Bronze Medical Hook in Human Foot Form
SKU: 52288361
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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