Needle

Alternative Title

Stylus

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

Solid shaft tapers from one blunt end to the other blunt end. A bore pierces the thicker end beginning 2.0 cm. below the end. The bore is clear and slightly distorts the walls of the object on either side of the hole.

Keywords

Copper Needle

Time Period

1500-1200 BCE

Material

Copper alloy

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

22 x 0.7-0.2 cm.

Media Type

Photograph

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

4

Identifier

R30-00021

Notes

citation/reference: Lawrence J. Bliquez, Roman surgical instruments. View description: Side view. Condition: Very good. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Needle" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 23.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/23

Equipment

Romer AbsoluteArm

Capture Technique

Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)