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Making stone vessels in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2015
Abstract
How were the fine stone jars and vessels of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia made? An experimental test of materials and techniques explores the methods of early drilling.
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