[QUOTE=Berkley]I’ll suggest an alternative hypothesis, taking into account some clues related to the original Met exhibit.
Given its provenance, is it unreasonable to think of it as an elegant tool for use in trimming or shaping sumptuous knotted rugs?
Take another look at what seems to me to be a much more comfortable and useful approach to using the “implement”:
Interesting hypothesis, but I have visited a few carpet workshops that use ancient tools and technique and didn't see anything like this.
Besides, you can google "tools used in carpet making" and won't get anything that looks alike.
