Title

Probe

Alternative Title

Needle

Creator

Unknown

Files

Streaming Media

Contributor

Tanasi, Davide; Hassam, Stephan

Abstract

Long, slender, solid object tapers from a rounded flat head to the tip. Tip has been broken away. The top of the bore pierces the shaft 10.7 cm. below the head. A molded collar supports the outside of shaft to the left and the right sides of the bore. The bore is clean and clear of debris.

Keywords

Copper Toggle Pin

Description

1 probe : copper alloy

Subject: topical

Surgical instruments and apparatus, Pins and needles

Material

copper alloy

Dimensions

21.4 x 1.1-0.4 cm.

Time Period

1500-1200 BCE

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Language

English

Physical Collection ID

R30

Genre

Photograph

Format

Digital 3D model

Holding Location

University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)

Collection

Farid Karam Lebanon Collections of Antiquities

Notes

Color: Green, tan incrustation. Patches of exposed metal. View description: Side view. Condition: Very good. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

4

Equipment

Romer AbsoluteArm

Identifier

R30-00024

Capture Technique

Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Probe" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 26.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/26