Large Decorated Pair of Roman Bronze Forceps. RARE EXAMPLE

Large Decorated Pair of Roman Bronze Forceps. RARE EXAMPLE
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Item Description

C. 1st-2nd century AD

A very large, finely decorated pair of bronze forceps, with long, slightly expanding arms and serrated grips, indicating that it may have been used as medical instrument. It has a discoid top with volute or scrolled decoration below.

A very fine example with a smooth green patina and extremely rare to find of this size.

Provenance: O’Bee Collection, acquired in the 1980’s and believed to have been found in East Anglia. Published in Bennets R22-0106 page 232.

Ref: Similar example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 74.51.5435.

Size: 141mm length

SKU: DEN-T523

£1,450.00

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