Two phials and a glass rod

These two glass phials, together with the glass rod, were found at Birrens in Dumfriesshire. They are examples of medical equipment found at Roman forts in Scotland.

One phial with a lip and slightly broader bottom is complete; the other is missing its lip. The rod is of green, twisted glass, with a flat knob at the end.

The Roman army medical service was impressively equipped and could deal with a variety of injuries. They had eye lotions, potions and powders, and a range of surgical instruments.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-450-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FR 204
Date:	120 - 180 AD Between 120 and 180 AD
Material:	Glass
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What:	Phial / rod
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Where:	Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie, Birrens
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Description:	Phials and glass rod, from Birrens, Dumfriesshire, 120 - 180 AD
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