Artifact Record Details
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Basic Information |
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| Artifact Identification | Reproduction Surgical Knife (1916.07.0025) | |
| Classification | Science and Technology T&E : Medical & Psychological T&E : Scalpel | |
| Visual Description | Bronze surgical instrument with incised relief on the handle and decorative subtractive carving from the proximal end of the blade. Botanical designs in handle, acanthus leaf motif near blade. Surface of handle exhibits a black patina. Green discoloration variegated on the entire surface of the artifact. | |
| Artist/Maker | None | |
| Geographic Location | Europe, West, Italy, Pompeii | |
| Period/Date | Early Roman Empire, ca. 79 CE | |
| Culture | Roman | |
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Physical Analysis |
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| 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--Multi | |
| 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 |
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| Published Description | N/A | |
| Scholarly Notes | 4/10/2006: "Chiurazzi & DeAuplis Pompeii and Herculaneum Reproduction Collection Chiurazzi & DeAuplis of Naples produced accurate reproductions to respond to 18th- and 19th-century fervor for collecting classical antiquities. Following the exciting discovery of the lost cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii in 1738 and 1748, thousands flocked to see these archaeological sites. As interest grew, Chiurazzi & DeAuplis responded by producing faithful bronze and plaster casts of originals from Naples Museum originals for tourists, home decorators, collectors, and museums. Although not intended for sale as forgeries, the quality of the reproductions has been known in the past to mislead collectors. The Spurlock Museum's collection, purchased in 1916, includes 41 artifacts. A Roman gladiator helmet, money chest, survey tools, and musical instruments are among some of the Chiurazzi Collection currently on view in the Museum's Ancient Mediterranean Gallery. The items shown below are reproductions in bronze of bronzes from Pompeii, ca. 79 CE. " - Jennifer White, Registrar, 4/10/2006 | |
| Comparanda | N/A | |
| Bibliography | N/A | |
Artifact History |
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| Archaeological Data | N/A | |
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase from Chiurazzi & De Angelis | |
| Reproduction | yes | |
| Reproduction Information | N/A | |