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Pulley for drawing water from a desert well (2 pieces)
Pulley for drawing water from a desert well (2 pieces)
Object Number 45-24-60/8174.1
Display Title Pulley for drawing water from a desert well (2 pieces)
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden frame and spool; Pulley for drawing water from a desert well (2 pieces)
Inventory Description Unclassified tool, pulley, two rectangular perforated beams, two cross bars
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Yemen
Additional Geographic Terms Arabia
Materials Wood, Plant fiber, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 59 x 23.5 x 9.5 cm (23 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 45-24-60/8174.1

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