Tool Item Number: M3.76 k from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tool composed of an elongated handle that tapers towards the butt end with a bulbous protrusion flanked above and below by a raised ridge near the concave circular tool tip.
History Of Use
M3.76 a-o were tools used by a physician for various examinations.
Narrative
The van Haersolte Collection
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Collected during 1890
- Owned by Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn and Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn
- Owned by Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn before April 26, 1956
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source), U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn (Seller) on April 26, 1956
What
- Name
- Tool
- Identification Number
- M3.76 k
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 13.0 cm, diameter 0.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Roman ?
- Previous Owner
- Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn, Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source), U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Collection Date
- during 1890
- Ownership Date
- before April 26, 1956
- Acquisition Date
- on April 26, 1956
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 2308/0238 k