Tweezers, Bronze, Roman
Production date
1st Century-2nd Century CE
Country
Italy
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Object detail
Description
Tweezers, bronze. One rectagular longitudinal bronze strip, with a circular fold bend at one end and curved inward at base. Two transverse lines decorate the folded end.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Roman
Production date
1st Century-2nd Century CE
Measurements
H52mm x W12mm x D8mm
Media/Materials description
Bronze
History and use
Mirrors, tweezers, razors and kohl (eyeliner) represent complex notions of gender, status, sexuality, and the construction of personal image and identity. These Roman bronze tweezers are a relatively standard type of Roman depilation tweezers, used primarily for removing body hair. Removing hair was fashionable amongst men and women. It is remarkable that this item is still recognisable today, over 1800 years after being forged. A decorative element is provided by the addition of two small parallel lines at the top of the tweezers.
Registration number
E40235
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