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**Originally Listed At $350**
Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 300 BCE to 100 CE. A trio of wrought iron shaving blades with flattened, spatulate heads that resemble paint scrapers. The tips of two are intact - curled into loops for suspension - a ring is still attached to one! Clean shaven faces was not only a fashionable choice, but strategic for soldiers - beards could be grabbed in battle and for hygiene to prevent lice. Size: 4.75" L x 2.5" W (12.1 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Green collection, United Kingdom
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#163613
Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 300 BCE to 100 CE. A trio of wrought iron shaving blades with flattened, spatulate heads that resemble paint scrapers. The tips of two are intact - curled into loops for suspension - a ring is still attached to one! Clean shaven faces was not only a fashionable choice, but strategic for soldiers - beards could be grabbed in battle and for hygiene to prevent lice. Size: 4.75" L x 2.5" W (12.1 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Green collection, United Kingdom
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163613
Condition
Heavy patina and mineral deposits on all. Losses and chips. Active flaking to patina when handled.
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Ancient Roman Iron Shaving Blades w/ Spatulate Heads
$400.00
$600
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