Surgical Retractor
Culture
Roman
Date1st–3rd century
Mediumbronze
Dimensions13.1 × 0.6 cm (5 3/16 × 1/4 in.), .27 oz (weight)
ClassificationsUtilitarian Objects
Credit LineEliza S. Paine Fund
Terms
Object number2014.1180.7
DescriptionBronze. Hooked end, round tapered shaft; handle 0.064 m. in length with triple turnings at 1 end & turned finial opposite. Overall length 0.131 m.ProvenanceAzeez Khayat (dealer), 366 Fifth Ave., N.Y. purchased by John W. Higgins from Anderson Galleries, N.Y., Sale 2257, April 11-12, 1928, Lot 405. Price paid for lot. Given to the Armory January 8, 1947. Purchased from Higgins Armory, June 2014.
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