Ancient Roman Medical & Surgical Instruments

Medicine in ancient Rome was not such a pleasant thing, and surgery was close to torture. Here is a select collection of bronze tools and instruments Roman doctors and surgeons would have used to perform their work. All found near a Roman military encampment in Thrace, near the Black Sea.

Amazing Roman bronze ligula, 100-300 AD. This long spoon was used to draw out medicines and other materials from glass beakers and vials (see my section on Roman glass). Measures 138 mm (5 1/2 inches) long with sleek form and various decorative gripping elements. A true beauty! This has been in my personal collection for years. #122: $215

Interesting Roman surgical scalpel / needle. Long and slender, either silver or bronze. Very sharp, perfectly preserved! Measures 16 cm (almost 6 1/2 inches) long! #med821: $125

Beautiful and large ancient Roman bronze surgical scalpel, 100-300 AD. Measures 152 mm (6 inches) long! #3744: $199

Nice Roman bronze medical tool. One very sharp end, and a small spoon-shaped bit on the other. Nice etched markings and engravings. Measures 13 cm (over 5 inches) long. #med817: SOLD


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