It was well - worn, with skillful repairs and reinforcements in evidence. Its fine preservation was due to its having been carefully sealed in a jar.
इसके अच्छी तरह परिरक्षित रहने का कारण यह था कि इसे मिट्टी के मर्तबान में ध्यानपूर्वक बन्द कर दिया गया था ।