Das Bild stammt aus "Two lists of Greek surgical instruments and the state of surgery in Byzantine times" von Lawrence J. Bliquez.
Dazu wird geschrieben: "Seven bifurcated instruments (nos. 1377-1383; fig. 1) the remnants of which range in length from 0.073 m. to 0.145 m. Decor consists of incised linear or circular patterns, in many cases on nicely turned shafts. Some of the pieces were probably inserted in wooden handles. These “forks” could very well have served to stretch wide wound openings in the removal of arrowheads, etc. (cf. Celsus VII, 5). They closely resemble items in the British Museum believed to have been used for this purpose."
Die Instrumente sehen sehr starr aus. Deswegen kann ich mich mit der Interpretation, dass sie zum Weiten von Wunden gedient haben sollen, nicht wirklich anfreunden.
Kennt Ihr eine überzeugendere Interpretation?