Spatula

This bronze spatula was found at Cramond in Midlothian. It is one of several medical tools found together which belonged to a Roman doctor between 140 and 210 AD.

Roman spatula of bronze from Cramond, Midlothian, 140 - 210 AD

The Roman army medical service was impressively equipped and could deal with a variety of injuries. They had eye lotions, potions and powders, and a range of surgical tools. The spatulas found at Cramond differ in form, and probably had different uses.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-508-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FT 77
Date:	140 - 210 AD Between 140 and 210 AD
Material:	Broad flat blade with rounded end; round handle
Dimensions:	5.25" L
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Who:	Clerk of Penicuik Collection (Object from this collection)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Cramond
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