Description:

Roman, late Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE. A collection of cast bronze parts that once made up a measuring scale and a complete, nearly perfect brass tong or tweezer tool. The separate scale pieces consist of a shallow discoidal pan, a chain link attached to a hook, and a petaloid tab with an integral loop at the end. The tongs may have been a surgical instrument with tapered needle like tips for precise probing. Size of tongs: 8" L x 0.75" W (20.3 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#135332

  • Condition: Scale is comprised of 3 separate parts as shown and not attached or functional. Losses to chain links, and bending to small attachment piece. Tongs are intact and excellent. Russet and green patina throughout.

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