Roman Silver Writing Stylus, c. 1st -2nd Century A.D.

Roman Silver Writing Stylus, c. 1st -2nd Century A.D.
Roman silver stylus, elongated, one end with sharp point for scratching the characters into the wax, the other end flat, serving to render the surface of the tablets smooth again and so to obliterate or correct what had been written.

Size:14.4 cm L - 5 11/16 inches
Material:Silver, 17.6 grms
Culture:Roman 1st -2nd Century A.D.
Provenance: UK private collection acquired on the London art market 1998.

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Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity Dimensions: Condition Report: Intact