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Roman copper alloy spatula probe
Rod of circular section. One end has a short bulbous probe whilst the other has a long spoon bowl of V-section with a baluster moulded neck. Medical instrument with a plain circular sectioned shank. This is a variety of spathomele usually referred to as a cyathiscomele or Loffelsonde. Cf Trier: Cuppers 1981, Abb 18, Nos 5-9; Milne 1907, Pl XIV. Nos 1-5. Condition: complete, bowl slightly damaged. Slightly bent.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.22H/2.69
Find Information
Site Name: Segontium, Caernarfon
Grid Reference: SH 485 624
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1977
Notes: Context, Code: 110, Feature type: surface/accum., Date of context: phase 10 late 4th century
Acquisition
Donation, 31/3/1982
Measurements
length / mm:137
Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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