Balance

Alternative Title

Steelyard

Creator

Unknown

Files

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

Time Period

2nd-3rd centuries CE

Material

Copper alloy

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

16.5 cm.

Media Type

Weighing devices

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Holding Location

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

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

11

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00040

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.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Balance" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 42.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/42

Equipment

Romer AbsoluteArm

Capture Technique

Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)