Two pairs of ancient Roman scissors.

Made:
201-500 CE
Surgical shears, small, bronze, Roman Two pairs of ancient Roman scissors.
Surgical shears, small, bronze, Roman Two pairs of ancient Roman scissors.

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Surgical shears, small, bronze, Roman
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Surgical shears, small, bronze, Roman

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A85971
Materials:
bronze
Measurements:
length 68 mm
width 18 mm
type:
shears and surgery
credit:
Ragon, E.

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