1st-2nd century AD. A scalpel with single-edged iron blade, rectangular-section bronze handle with leaf-shaped finial. Cf. Milne, J.S., Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times, Oxford, 1907, for discussion. 13.6 grams, 87mm (3 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market since 2011; previously in English collections since before 2000. [No Reserve]