Key

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

1500-1200 BCE

Abstract

Rectangular body in three longitudinal sections terminates in two prongs. The tips of the prongs are broken away. The prongs reflex to the shaft at a 60 degree angle and are set at 90 degrees to each other. The top section of the key is square, pierced to hold the key ring. The ring articulates. The second section is square in cross-section and 3.0 cm in length, joining the first section with a narrower cross-section than the base of the first section. The second section has an inscribed line before the third section joins it. The third section has a smaller square cross-section than the base of the second section. The third section maintains its cross-section dimensions to the prongs.

Keywords

Copper Key

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a copper object that appears to be some kind of key or an otherwise specialized tool. The thin, square-shaped rod has two points sticking out at perpendicular angles at one end and a thicker section at the other that strongly resembles a handle. At the very end of the "handle" is a hole through which a keyring is threaded. 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. 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.

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Material

Copper alloy

Box

6

Dimensions

8.5 x 1.3-0.2 cm.

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Keys (Hardware)

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00038

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Key" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 40.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/40

Notes

Color: Green, brown encrustation. View description: 45 degree 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)