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1942.8.13

Iron hoe blade. [JC [OPS Move] 14/12/2016]

1942.8.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron hoe blade. [JC [OPS Move] 14/12/2016]
Long description
Iron hoe blade. The blade itself is triangular in form having a widely rounded cutting edge and two points. From the blade extends the rectangular tang. The object is curved, with the concave surface decorated with incised lines and chevrons. [JC [OPS Move] 14/12/2016]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Yimkhiung
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised
Dimensions
Depth: max 31 mm, Length: max 152 mm, Width: max 126 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.8.13

Search terms: Tool, Agriculture and Horticulture, Hoe, Agricultural Tool

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