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A note on medieval microfabrication: the visualization of a prayer nut by synchrotron-based computer X-ray tomography.

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Author	Reischig, Péter Blaas, Jorik Botha, Charl P. Bravin, Alberto Porra, Liisa Nemoz, Christian Wallert, Arie Dik, Joris
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	One of the most fascinating objects in the Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) is an early 16th century prayer nut. This spherical wooden object measures 4 cm in diameter and consists of two hemispheres connected with a small hinge so that it can be opened. The interior of the nut holds wood carvings with scenes from the life of Christ. These miniature reliefs show an incredible degree of finish with carving details well beyond the millimetre scale. In the present paper it is shown how synchrotron-based computer X-ray tomography revealed the structure and fabrication method of the bead. The central part of the relief was cut from a single piece of wood, rather than assembled from multiple components, underlining the extraordinary manual dexterity of its maker. In addition, a piece of fibrous material contained in the inner structure of the bead is revealed. This may have served as a carrier for an odorous compound, which would be in line with the religious function of the prayer nut.
Starting Page	81
Ending Page	252
Page Count	172
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://graphics.tudelft.nl/Publications-new/2009/RBBBPNWD09a/RBBBPNWD09a.pdf
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://repository.tudelft.nl/islandora/object/uuid:555e5dff-d540-4f06-bf99-d518e65d3521/datastream/OBJ/download
PubMed reference number	19240345v1
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.1107/S0909049508043082
DOI	10.1107/s0909049508043082
Journal	Journal of synchrotron radiation
Volume Number	16
Part	2
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Computed Tomography Scanning Systems Contain (action) Diagnostic radiologic examination Diameter (qualifier value) Imagery Microtechnology Nuts Synchrotrons X-Ray Computed Tomography
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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