
Title
Balance
Alternative Title
Steelyard
Files
Contributor
Tanasi, Davide; Hassam, Stephan
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
Description
1 balance : copper alloy
Subject: topical
Balances (Weighing instruments), Steelyards, Weighing devices, 3D model
Material
Copper alloy
Dimensions
16.5 cm.
Time Period
2nd-3rd centuries CE
Discovery Location
Eastern Mediterranean region
Language
English
Physical Collection ID
R30
Genre
Weighing devices
Format
Digital 3D model
Holding Location
University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)
Collection
Farid Karam Lebanon Collections of Antiquities
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.
Physical Collection
Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities
Box Number
11
Equipment
Romer AbsoluteArm
Identifier
R30-00040
Capture Technique
Laser Scanning, Geomagic Wrap 2015
Affiliation
University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Balance" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 42.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/42
