Object type
needle
Culture/period
Roman
Materials
bronze
Technique
casting
Mint
Production date
175 / 210
Current location
MASPG
Archaeological site
Els Tolegassos
Township
Viladamat (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Girona, Alt Empordà)
Dimensions
83,5 x 7 mm
Description
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Brass implement. It consists of a handle and a mobile sheath with a hole allowing the displacement of a very fine needle welded to the handle. It is considered a surgical needle to operate on cataracts. It consists of a hollow cataracts needle.
© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Girona
Omeka ID
275