measure BM-MAS.746

Period:Unknown Production date:2ndC BC(late)-2ndC(late) (circa)
Materials:wood, fibre,
Technique:carved, drilled,

Dimensions:Height: 26.30 centimetres Width: 12 centimetres

Description:
Wooden measure made of two individual pieces that have been joined. For the original and detailled description by Aurel Stein see curator’s comment below.
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Comments:Stein 1921, p.771: T.VIII.4. “Wooden measure and ‘set-square’, or shoemaker’s measure; made of straight main-piece and cross-piece put in at end with round tenon, both oblong in section. Measurements marked on bottom and narrow sides of main-piece by grooves which are coloured red and in many cases on sides edged by a black line; on narrow sides (only) of cross-piece by painted red lines; the divisions are somewhat irregular, but each seems intended to be 9/10″. On one narrow side of main-piece at end away from cross-piece, five of these divisions are again subdivided into five (but one by mistake only into four); and across fifth groove on under side are cut diagonals also in red. A small hole ⅛” deep and ⅛” in diameter is drilled into end of cross-piece, and free end of main-piece is pierced for suspension string, which partially remains. The cross-piece forms rather less than a right angle with the main-piece; and the edge of the latter is not quite true. Cf. L.A.II.vi.001, and T.XI.ii.13. Main-piece 10¼” x ¾” x ⅜” inch, cross-piece 4 3/16″ x 11/16″ x 7/16″. Pl.LIV.”