Bronze scalpel

Unknown

1st–2nd century CE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

The handle at the middle is square in section. At one end, there is a slot for the insertion of a sharp iron blade (now missing), and at other end, there is a leaf-shaped blade for blunt dissection procedures.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76