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Grafting tool

1st century A.D.
Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei
Inv. 2095 a

 

This tool was used for "eye" grafting. The grapevines were grafted in early spring, when the sap began to flow after the winter pause.