
Title
Spatula Probe
Alternative Title
Spathomele
Files
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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)
Contributor
Tanasi, Davide; Hassam, Stephan
Publication Date
11-22-2018
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
Description
1 spatula probe : copper alloy, patinated
Subject: topical
Artists' tools, Medical instruments and apparatus, 3D model
Material
Copper alloy
Dimensions
13.1x0.2-0.7cm
Time Period
High/Middle Roman Empire
Discovery Location
Eastern Mediterranean region
Language
English
Physical Collection ID
R30
Genre
Spatulas (Artists' tools)
Format
Digital 3d model
Holding Location
University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)
Collection
Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection
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.
Physical Collection
Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities
Box Number
5
Equipment
Romer AbsoluteArm
Identifier
R30-00007
Capture Technique
Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015
Affiliation
University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Spatula Probe" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 3.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/3
