A Comparison of Digital Unwrapping Methods for Cylinder Seals
11–15–23Research Poster
Advancements in technology and digital humanities have expanded the options for cylinder seal digitization, including the creation of "digital unwrappings"—scanned seal surface images rolled out into rectangular panels. These unwrappings illuminate the relationship between the seal material and engraved imagery, serving as valuable tools for researchers. To create digital unwrappings, various methods exist.
At the Yale Babylonian Collection, three different approaches were tested, utilizing distinct equipments: a Better Light 4x5 Digital Scanning Back, the Oxford/Southampton SIANE device, and an OrangeMonkie turntable with stitching software.