Spatula Probe
Alternative Title
Spathomele
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Download CSV file containing results from a checmical analysis of R30-00007. The chemical analysis was performed with Bruker Tracer III-SD pXRF instrument using the settings 40kV/10μA and filter (12 μm Al, 1 μm Ti, 6 μm Cu) and testing the sample for 120 seconds. Quantitative values in ppm for each trace element were obtained by calibrating the raw data using the 2008 MURR calibration software. These values were then analyzed statistically using principal components analysis with the IBM SPSS Statistics 23 software package. (208 B)
Publication Date
11-22-2018
Time Period
High/Middle Roman Empire
Abstract
The item was acquired by Dr. Farid Karam in Lebanon. The spatula probe has a flat blade shaped like a lancet, probably due to design but possibly due to wear. The flat blade is attached to a neck with circular cross section that expands into a decorated shoulder before becoming a circular section shaft that terminates in an olivary end.
Keywords
Karam Collection, Copper, Probe, Spatula
Alt Text
A three-dimensional model of a long, thin object with a flat, curved tip not unlike a modern butter knife, and a long, skinny handle. Between the flat, "blade" section and the handle are rounded shapes molded around the object, likely for decorative purposes. The 3D model can be freely moved, rotated, and zoomed in and out to allow the viewer to inspect the object from multiple angles. A small, still image of the object is also included, with the object against a white background and a measurement scale in centimeters below it. This artifact also has a downloadable CSV file that contains results from a chemical analysis of its composition.
Physical Collection
Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities
Material
Copper alloy
Box
5
Dimensions
13.1x0.2-0.7cm
Language
English
Discovery Location
Eastern Mediterranean region
Media Type
Spatulas (Artists' tools)
Format
Digital 3d model
Identifier
R30-00007
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Spatula Probe" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 3.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/3
Notes
citation/reference: Lawrence J. Bliquez, Roman surgical instruments. Color: light green and brown. View description: Front view. Condition: Good. Scans were captured in two positions with a stabilizing clamp to hold the artifact off the table. The first position was captured and then the artifact was rotated 180 degrees and the clamp was moved. Upon scanning, the two positions were registered, cleaned, and merged in Geomagic Wrap 2015.
Equipment
Romer AbsoluteArm
Capture Technique
Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015
Affiliation
University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)
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