Reproduction Surgical Knife

1916.07.0025

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Artifact Identification Reproduction Surgical Knife   (1916.07.0025)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Medical & Psychological T&E
  4. :
  5. Medical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early Roman Empire, 79 CE
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 12.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 1.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.2 cm
Weight 36 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Electrotyping
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6/4) -Color of the blade. Dark Grayish Olive (7.5Y 2/2) -Handle. Moderate Yellow (5Y 8/6) -Soil residue.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Illustration: J. Chiurazzi & Fils. Fonderie Artistiche Riunite. p. 411, Naples Museum no. 78070.

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