The king's firelighter
Along with all the rich and elaborate objects, the tomb held a bit more
humble and practical items, such as the firelighter or fire stick featured above.
The end of the spindle would be placed in one of the ridges in the base block, and then would have to be
rotated quickly by using a bow.
The result of the generated friction on the base board would create heat, which would light the dry timber and start a fire.
humble and practical items, such as the firelighter or fire stick featured above.
The end of the spindle would be placed in one of the ridges in the base block, and then would have to be
rotated quickly by using a bow.
The result of the generated friction on the base board would create heat, which would light the dry timber and start a fire.