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Cauterizing probe, bronze, Roman. Graduated matt black perspex background.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cauterizing probe, bronze, Roman
The bulb at one end of the probe is known as an olive. This part was used to apply medical treatments to wounds, eyes and ears as well as to apply cosmetics. It could also be used as a cautery to seal a wound by heating up the probe and using it on the body.
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- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Object Number:
- A86272
- type:
- probe
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- medical instrument
- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- medical instrument
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