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Harappa 2000-2001

Copper razor

A copper razor (H2000/2164-01) was found in the debris layers at the edge of the kiln dump in Trench 54. Wrapped with fibers, pseudomorphs and impressions of which are preserved in the in the corroded copper, this type of curved razor may have been used in the making of textiles such as carpets (see also slides 25, 17).

Metal Objects
Textiles
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