Object
Data's Precision Scribing Tool (Mask Etching)
A specialized engraving tool with a fine, rigid tip used exclusively for cutting precise, compass-like designs into wet clay. Distinct from painting tools like brushes; its function is to replicate complex patterns (e.g., from Betazoid artifacts or terminal screens) with mechanical accuracy, as demonstrated in Troi's art class during the episode Masks.
2 appearances
Purpose
Etching detailed designs into clay
Significance
Data's use connects his mask directly to Troi's artifact, fueling suspicion about the alien archive's influence and hinting at deeper ties to her Betazoid heritage.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used