Jar filters. These were a part of water jugs to help filter silt and other sediment from the water gathered for drinking. However, due to the small size of the holes in the filter, they would eventually clog, rendering the jar useless. The jars were relatively inexpensive, so when the filters clogged the owner would simply discard the old jar and purchase a new one. For this reason many samples of jars and filters have been found in archaeological sites around Egypt. Filters came in a variety of styles, including geometric patterns, animal motifs, and script.
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