Shape — Kuphar

Kuphar is a type of lightweight boat used in early civilization in Iraq which continued to be used in the 20th century. It was used to transport people and goods in the rivers around Iraq. Kuphar has a circular shape propelled by rowing or poling.

The form looks like a bowl that gives this kind of transportation the ability to float over the water.

when it is upside down, It looks like a dome.

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