Dear all,
evidence for the use of bellows appears to be rather scant in the context
of ancient metallurgy. I am aware of the various iconographic and literary
sources as well as the indirect evidence provided by tuyere finds. But:
does anyone know of any archaeologically preserved remains of bellows
themselves?
Many thanks,
Irene
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Irene E Schrufer-Kolb
Landscape Studies Group
School of Archaeological Studies Tel.: +44-116-252-3980
University of Leicester FAX: +44-116-252-5005
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