Bronze cauterizing probe, Roman, 199 BCE-500 CE

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Bronze cauterizing probe, Roman, 199 BCE-500 CE. Science Museum, London. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The bulb at one end of the probe is known as an olive. This part was used to apply medical treatments to wounds, eyes and ears as well as to apply cosmetics. It could also be used as a cautery to seal a wound by heating up the probe and using it on the body. maker: Unknown maker Place made: Roman Republic and Empire

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