Ancient Roman bronze Tweezers – 63 mm (Zonder minimumprijs)

Ancient Roman Bronze TweezersCulture / Period: Ancient RomanDate / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.Material: BronzeDimensions: 63 mmCondition: Good condition. Complete and well-preserved with ancient patina and minor wear consistent with age.No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 185The current owner purchased the Ancient Roman bronze tweezers from a private collector, N.N. in Drunen.The previous owner, a private collector, N.N. from Drunen (the Netherlands), stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1980s.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This bronze pair of Roman tweezers is a practical personal grooming implement dating to the Roman Imperial period. Manufactured from a single strip of bronze folded at one end, the resilient arms created a spring action that allowed the user to grasp and remove fine hairs or small objects with precision.Personal hygiene and appearance were important aspects of... lees verder bij Catawiki