Probe

Alternative Title

Needle

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

1500-1200 BCE

Abstract

Long, slender object tapers from a nail head to a small tip. The small tip may be broken. The object is bent several times along the shaft. A bore pierces the shaft starting 8 cm. below the nail head. The bore is reinforced on either side of the hole by a collar. The bore is clear of debris.

Keywords

Copper Toggle Pin

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a thin, metal rod with a slightly curved and pointed end versus the opposite side, which is wider with a rounded lip. Its overall shape is reminiscent of a nail. A hole near the center of the object's shaft indicates it may have been used as a sewing needle, or for some other specialized purpose. The body of the tool is bent in several places. The copper has turned to an oxidized green with age. The 3D model can be freely moved, rotated, and zoomed in and out to allow the viewer to inspect the object from multiple angles.

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Material

Copper alloy

Box

4

Dimensions

23 x 1.2-0.3 cm.

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Photograph

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00022

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Probe" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 24.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/24

Notes

Color: Dark green with brown encrustation. View description: Side view. Condition: Good. 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)