
Title
Spathomele
Alternative Title
Spatula probe
Files
Contributor
Tanasi, Davide; Hassam, Stephan
Abstract
View description: Front view.
Keywords
Copper Spatula Probe
Description
1 spatula : copper alloy
Subject: topical
Medical instruments and apparatus, Pharmacy paraphernalia, 3D model
Material
Copper alloy
Dimensions
10.7 x 1.0-0.2 cm.
Time Period
1st-3rd centuries CE
Discovery Location
Eastern Mediterranean region
Language
English
Physical Collection ID
R30
Genre
Artists' materials
Format
Digital 3D model
Holding Location
University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)
Collection
Farid Karam Lebanon Collections of Antiquities
Notes
citation/reference: John Stewart Milne, Surgical instruments in Greek and Roman times., Color: dark greenish-brown. Slender tool has an olivary point at one end, three round bands midway down the solid cylindrical shaft and a flat, broad spatula at the other end. The spatula is chipped on two sides; the tip of the oar-shaped blade is worn away. This item may also be referred to as a spathomele. Condition: Very good.
Physical Collection
Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities
Box Number
3
Equipment
Romer AbsoluteArm
Identifier
R30-00011
Capture Technique
Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015
Affiliation
University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Spathomele" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 13.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/13
