
Title
Probe
Alternative Title
Needle
Files
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
