Surgical Spatula
Culture
Roman
Date1st–3rd century
Mediumbronze
Dimensions7 × 1.3 × 13.9 cm (2 3/4 × 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.), 0.77 oz. (weight)
ClassificationsUtilitarian Objects
Credit LineEliza S. Paine Fund
Terms
Object number2014.1180.8
DescriptionBronze. Flat blade with concave edges, & cusped tip. Decorated on 1 face with 2 axial sets of double lines. Handle circular in section & slightly tapered to ends, decorated with turnings here. Chisel-shaped terminal.ProvenanceAzeez Khayat (dealer), 366 Fifth Ave., N.Y. purchased by John W. Higgins from Anderson Galleries, N.Y., Sale 2257, April 11-12, 1928, Lot 405. Price paid for lot. Given to the Armory January 8, 1947. Purchased from Higgins Armory, June 2014.
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