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1889.27.12

Rope ring for carrying jar on head.

1889.27.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rope ring for carrying jar on head.
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Lahun [Kahun] [Illahun], Gurob
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Ancient Egyptian Middle Kingdom
Date collected
1889
Acquisition information
Donated: 1889
Materials and processes
Material Rope, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 145 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1889.27.12
Associated publications
Petrie, W.M.F. 1890. Kahun, Gurob and Hawara (London). [AS 06/07/2012]

Search terms: Transport and Travel, Cordage, Carrying Device

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