This message was sent to arch-metals but a wider outreach and/or approach may be necessary! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 16:23:58 +0000 (GMT) From: "I.E. Schrufer-Kolb" <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: use of bellows in ancient metallurgy 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