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What technique did Matt Bell use to scan and measure a vase with a diameter of 128.8 mm on X and 128.4 mm on Y?
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He used structured light scanning and CT scans.
What does Matt Bell use to measure the external dimensions of the vases?
Structured Light Scan
What auction houses are mentioned as sources for Matt Bell's artifact acquisitions?
Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams.
What scanning technique provides detailed images of both the outside and inside walls of the vases?
CT Scanning
What long-term plan does Matt Bell have for his artifact collection?
He intends to pass it down to his children, focusing on authenticity.
What future plans does Matt Bell have for his collection?
He plans to continue scanning and measuring his collection, involve museums, and possibly make 3D prints available.
What are some of the materials used in the vases collected by Matt Bell?
Granite, diorite, and basalt.
What are some of the fringe theories about the ancient vases' uses?
They could have been batteries or items with significant alignment and balance.
Why is there a mystery surrounding the extremely small vases collected by Bell?
They are very precise and their purpose and method of creation are unknown.
Who encouraged Matt Bell to start collecting ancient Egyptian artifacts?
Ben van Kerkwyk and Uncharted X
What were some of the mainstream theories about the use of the ancient vases?
They could have been containers for perfumes, liquids, or decorative purposes.
What is the significance of the vase with gold handles in Matt Bell's collection?
It is considered invaluable to Matt Bell.
How much did the value of some artifacts increase over a year and a half?
Some items tripled or quadrupled in value.
What kind of precision measurement has Matt Bell achieved with his scans?
Down to thousandths of a millimeter.
What was Flint Dibble's perspective on some of the vases?
He labeled them as handmade without detailed examination.
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