Tools and EquipmentCoptic?3rd-5th century CE
Bone Spatula
3rd-5th century
Description
Carved and polished bone implement with the tip broken. One end is decorated by incision, with linear bands enclosing a section with reticular decoration. The terminal is incised with a rhombus that makes the end resemble a finger with fingernail.
Dimensions
17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.)
Provenance
The Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University (before 1970-2012), transfer; to the Harvard Art Museums, 2012.
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