Garment pin

Garment pin

Unknown

Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

1500-1200 BCE

Abstract

The object has a square cross-section, possibly broken at the small end. It tapers along the solid square shaft to an acorn-shaped top. The acorn embellishment is separated from the shaft by a narrow neck. The shaft is pieced by a bore lying between 1.6 and 2.0 cm. below the embellished end. The bore is clear of debris and does not distort the profile of the object.

Keywords

Copper Needle

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a long, thin metal object with a greenish hue. The object has a squared shape and tapers from a wider end to a thin, rounded point. Atop the wider end is a decorative element with an acorn shape and a hole that extends perpendicularly through the object's metal body can be seen just below this, possibly indicating use in sewing or a similar function. The 3D model can be freely moved, rotated, and zoomed in and out to allow the viewer to inspect the object from multiple angles. A small, still image of the object is also included, with the object against a white background and a measurement scale in centimeters below it. This artifact also has a downloadable CSV file that contains results from a chemical analysis of its composition.

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Material

Copper alloy

Box

3

Dimensions

13.7 x 0.9-0.2 cm.

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Fasteners

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00020

Notes

citation/reference: Colt Archaeological Institute, Excavations at Nessana. View description: Side view. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.

Equipment

Romer AbsoluteArm

Capture Technique

Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)

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