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agricultural tool/implement

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Description

An agricultural tool/implement consisting of a carved wooden waterwheel (saqiya) pot yoke. It is cylindrical and slightly curved along its length with an approximately round section though the diameter varies. Notches were cut on the outer edge at each end for attachment of pots.

Connections

Found at Qasr Ibrim (Nubia)

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA88641 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 2008,1008.4698 tier-2
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