Ancient Roman - Roman bronze and iron scalpel knife - 1st / 3rd century AD.

Roman bronze knife scalpel. Antique surgical scalpel, cast bronze, blade in iron and handle in bronze. In perfect condition. The handle is circular in cross-section, adorned with mouldings. The blade is iron, triangular in cross-section, slightly curved. It is sharpened on one side and has a flat edge. This knife with scalpel was part of a set of surgical tools. Dating: Roman period, 1st–3rd century AD. Dimensions: length 13.1 cm - width 1.3 cm Provenance information: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery. Previous provenance: Owned by a London gallery, formerly acquired on the art market in Vienna; previously in an Austrian collection formed before 2000. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are organized. (Cultural object passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days. All seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Estimation:€650

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