Abstract
Abstract. This work starts from the request to have a physical high-resolution 3D model of the external, anthropoid coffin of the scribe Butehamon, held at the Museo Egizio, Turin. At the time of writing, a replica of the coffin, based on this survey work, functions as final and focal installation of the temporary exhibition Archeologia Invisibile of the Museo Egizio, Turin, running from March 2019 to January 2020. The replica acts as support for a micro-mapping installation meant to re-project a pattern of images onto the coffin’s surface, including the results of different radiometric and colourimetric analyses performed in the recent past by Museo Egizio and Musei Vaticani. This collaborative work encouraged a thorough discussion on the interaction between scientists and humanists engaged in the study of archaeological finds, on the needs and expectations of both sides, and on the technical problems relating to handling objects of different sizes.
Highlights
Today we are immersed in what is called the digital revolution, which is deeply transforming our cognitive approach and working methods
We present the workflow to record and elaborate in particular the lid of the coffin – a procedure that can be replicated for other parts
It is evident that the scanner equipment can provide a more resolute and accurate geometric result with tight deadlines, but at very high costs, while, on the other hand, photogrammetry comes very close to the same results, but requests a long elaboration process, a cost in itself, that must be considered
Summary
Today we are immersed in what is called the digital revolution, which is deeply transforming our cognitive approach and working methods. Digital communication enables us to create virtual working environments in which scholars from all over the world can confer and compare their data This does not mean that the humanists’ role is becoming secondary. The definition of a reference protocol passes through the identification of methodological phases regarding the 3D survey: − design of the survey: searching for the best instruments, definition of position and number of stations, use of targets, desired resolution, final accuracy of the model; − data acquisition; − data integration: direct, total station, detailed surveys; − data elaboration; − data delivery: 3D models, 2d graphic vector or raster representation, geometric comparisons In this specific case, the goal of the survey was the construction of a 3D high-resolution representation of an anthropoid coffin, able to describe every single fine detail. Two different techniques were adopted and combined: the survey with a triangulation scanner, useful to record all the small decorations of the surface (Taylor et al, 2002), and the photogrammetric approach, able to obtain both a complete 3D model and a high-quality and sub-millimetric texture of the object
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
