
Title
Tweezers
Files
Contributor
Tanasi, Davide; Hassam, Stephan
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
Description
1 pair of small tongs : copper alloy
Subject: topical
Medical instruments and apparatus, Tongs, Three-dimensional modeling, 3D model
Material
copper alloy
Dimensions
6.2 x 1.2-0.6 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; John Stewart Milne, Surgical instruments in Greek and Roman times. Color: greenish brown. View description: Side view.
Physical Collection
Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities
Box Number
5
Equipment
Romer AbsoluteArm
Identifier
R30-00005
Capture Technique
Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015
Affiliation
University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Tweezers" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 8.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/8
