Ancient Roman decorated bronze medical or cosmetic pair of tweezers, large size

1st - 2nd century AD

€ 250.00 VAT margin scheme

Article code: 20-0208

Large Ancient Roman bronze cosmetic or medical pair of tweezers. The straight jaws with pointed ends have linear decorations midway to improve the grip. The end is finely modelled and adorned with linear decorations.

This tool functioned as an extension of the fingers and was used for multiple purposes.

Length: ± 137,5 mm

Good and solid still functioning condition. Dark patina with spots of malachite and cuprite patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.

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The practice of removing unwanted hair was popular among the ancient Romans for aesthetical reasons, cleanliness and practical purposes (susceptibility to lice). The philosopher Seneca even wrote of a professional hair-plucker drumming up business in the public baths.

Cleanliness and style were status symbols for the Romans. The removal of body hair, including armpit hair, was not just for aesthetics but also a marker of social status and cultural identity, differentiating 'civilized' Romans from 'barbarians'.

Unkempt or unruly hair, as well as bad hygiene, was said to reflect poorly on an individual’s inner state.

The tools that Romans used to keep their bodies hair-free look much like modern tweezers.

Tweezers were only a part of the typical Roman grooming utensils. A comb, shaving knife, nail cleaner, ear scoop and a strigil were also part of the Roman extensive grooming rituals.

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Period	Roman
Category	Artefacts
Material	Bronze
Country	Roman Empire

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