Balance

Alternative Title

Steelyard

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

January 2018

Time Period

2nd-3rd centuries CE

Abstract

Delicate balance consists of one hook attached to the beam at the fulcrum, two materials hooks attached at one end and one independent weight. The hooks articulate. The beam is square in cross-section, terminating in an acorn-shaped embellishment. The weight consists of a ring with a conical weight hanging below, terminating in a rounded point.

Keywords

Copper Balance

Alt Text

A three-dimensional model of a metal tool with a long handle and three attached, articulated hooks. Two hooks hang on the bottom of the central rod very close to each other, while the third is attached at the top. 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

11

Dimensions

16.5 cm.

Language

English

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Media Type

Weighing devices

Format

Digital 3D model

Identifier

R30-00040

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Balance" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 42.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/42

Notes

Color: Light brown. View description: Side view. Condition: Very 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)