A rare Roman Bronze Medical Needle, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 4th Century CE $100 - $200 Strong weight bearing up to

Strong weight bearing up to 10lb

This lovely little Roman glass vessel belongs to a poorly-understood class of miniature glass objects from the late Roman period

acquired in 1988 and then by descent

and a great gift for everyone

Get one for yourself or your friends/family

A rare Roman Bronze Medical Needle, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 4th Century CE $100 - $200 Strong weight bearing up toA long bronze needle, with a four sided shaft tapering into a fine point. Background: Early Roman medicine was heavily based on religious and holistic practices, including prayers, chants, herbs, and charms. It wasn't until the late third century BC that Greek surgical practices and Greek doctors were brought to Rome. The military saw the first changes in medical practice, with the addition of permanent doctors, the establishment of military