Tweezers

Creator

Unknown

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Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

1st-3rd centuries CE

Abstract

The small tool has two flat and broad ends that are rounded and unserrated. One overhangs the other by 0.2 cm. The item is bent at the hinge in a circular shape so that the legs extend parallel to each other. The grip is sufficient for grasping lightweight material.

Keywords

Copper Tweezers

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a thin, curved, light brown, copper object with a smooth texture that appears to be a pair of tweezers. The single piece of copper curves back toward its end at a mid way point, creating a rounded end with the two poles of the metal directly on top of each other. 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.

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Material

Copper alloy

Box

5

Dimensions

6.2 x 1.2-0.6 cm.

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Photograph

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00005

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Tweezers" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 8.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/8

Notes

citation/reference: Lawrence J. Bliquez, Roman surgical instruments; John Stewart Milne, Surgical instruments in Greek and Roman times. Color: greenish brown. View description: Side view.

Equipment

Romer AbsoluteArm

Capture Technique

Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)