Tool Item Number: M2.31 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal tool in a curved L-shape. Longer end has a hollow rectangular handle.
History Of Use
For scraping off olive oil and sweat after exercise. Used by men.
Narrative
Maker's signature, Rufus of Tarsus.
Item History
- Made in Tarsus, Turkey between 100 and 300
- Owned by C. William J. Eliot before August 1967
- Received from C. William J. Eliot (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during August 1967
What
- Name
- Tool
- Identification Number
- M2.31
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- forged and soldered
- Overall
- height 2.0 cm, width 24.0 cm, depth 11.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Greco-Roman
- Previous Owner
- C. William J. Eliot
- Received from
- C. William J. Eliot (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tarsus, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 100 and 300
- Ownership Date
- before August 1967
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1967
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0138/0001