Forceps

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

1st-3rd centuries CE

Abstract

The fold-hinge tweezers are inscribed with five lines on each leg parallel to the hinge and running to the jaws. The shape describes a triangle, with the hinge at the top and the pointed jaws below. Jaws have no teeth and are straight. One jaw is broken off and worn. A hole pierces through the broad area below the hinge and above the first inscribed line. The grip is stiff and sufficient to grasp an object firmly.

Keywords

Copper Tweezers

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a copper tool that is shaped like an elongated triangle. The tool appears to be a pair of tweezers or forceps, likely used for some specialized purpose. The copper has turned to an oxidized green with age. 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

4.5 x 1.0-0.3 cm.

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Photograph

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00006

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Forceps" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 9.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/9

Notes

citation/reference: John Stewart Milne, Surgical instruments in Greek and Roman times; Lawrence J. Bliquez, Roman surgical instruments. Color: dark 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)