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hoe
Object Type
hoe
Museum number
1929,1017.555
Description
Copper alloy hoe blade with socket.
Cultures/periods
Early Dynastic III
Production date
2600BC-2300BC
Excavator/field collector
Excavated by:
Sir Leonard Woolley
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Ur (historic - city)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Length:
13.33 centimetres
Weight:
250 grammes
Width:
6.98 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Division of Finds:
Department of Antiquities of Iraq
Acquisition date
1928-1929
Department
Middle East
Registration number
1929,1017.555
Additional IDs
Excavation/small finds number:
U.12018
(excavation number)