Title

Forceps

Creator

Unknown

Files

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

Time Period

1st-3rd centuries CE

Material

Copper alloy

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

4.5 x 1.0-0.3 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

R30-00006

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.

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Forceps" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 9.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/9

Equipment

Romer AbsoluteArm

Capture Technique

Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)