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Letter from Prof. Stuart Piggott of the Department of Prehistoric Archaeology, Edinburgh University, about Joseph Needham's description of 'Quasi-diametral struts and outboard axle-bearings on the wheels of a Cambodian farm-cart', 1959-11-05

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/98/1/22

Scope and Contents

An illustration of these struts is produced as Figure 387 of 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 4, Part 2'. The documents also include a copy of the footnote which describes this type of strut.

Dates

  • Creation: 1959-11-05

Extent

2 sheet(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Piggot, Stuart

Finding aid date

2005-07-08 14:07:10+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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