Title

Tweezers

Creator

Unknown

Files

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

Time Period

1st-3rd centuries CE

Material

Copper alloy

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

6.2 x 1.2-0.6 cm.

Media Type

Photograph

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Holding Location

University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

5

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00005

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.

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Tweezers" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 8.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/8

Equipment

Romer AbsoluteArm

Capture Technique

Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)