Title

Spathomele

Alternative Title

Spatula probe

Creator

Unknown

Files

Streaming Media

Contributor

Tanasi, Davide; Hassam, Stephan

Abstract

Sturdy object has an unadorned solid cylindrical handle that terminates at one end in a rounded point and at the other end in a flat, tear-drop shaped spatula. The spatula is in line with the handle.

Keywords

Copper Spatula Probe

Description

1 spatula : copper alloy, patinated

Subject: topical

Medical instruments and apparatus, Pharmacy paraphernalia

Material

Copper alloy

Dimensions

13.4 x 1.4-0.3 cm.

Time Period

1st-3rd centuries CE

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Language

English

Physical Collection ID

R30

Genre

Photograph

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: Lawrence J. Bliquez, Roman surgical instruments. View description: Front view. Condition: Good. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

3

Equipment

Romer AbsoluteArm

Identifier

R30-00016

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. 18.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/18