RecordKnife handle< 1 of 1 > Back From Cramond, Midlothian
Knife handleThis bronze handle is from a bistoury, a long surgical knife with a narrow blade. It was found at Cramond in Midlothian together with other medical tools which belonged to a Roman doctor. They were used sometime between 140 and 210 AD. One end of the handle is spatula-shaped, while the other is ornamented and forks into two pieces. 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. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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