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Description: | Unidentified copper alloy object, possibly a Roman surgical instrument. The length of cast copper alloy has a central spherical mould with a groove to either side. One end is tapered into a worn point. To the other side of the sperical moulding is a wider cylinder of copper alloy, tapering slightly before an angled point. There is a flat rectangular projection positioned one third away from the end. It is unclear whether the projection is complete, or part of another feature. The object has a black-green patina. The central moulding is similar to that used on a two ended Roman medical instrument, however the use of this possible medical instrument is unknown. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Richardson, Andrew - Canterbury Archaeological Trust | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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