Two phials and a glass rod

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FR 204
• Date: 120 - 180 AD
  Between 120 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Glass
  Phial / rod
  
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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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