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Roman copper alloy dental implement
Rod tapering to a point (broken) at one end. The other end is stepped and flattens out to for a small oval probe, or possibly scoop. Most of the length of the rod is ‘decorated’ with a spiral groove, probably intended to improve grip.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
31.78/4.25
Find Information
Site Name: Castle Villa (Baths), Caerleon
Measurements
length / mm:149.0
width / mm:5.0
thickness / mm:1.5 (head)
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