It represents the winnowing of the wheat, which is executed by nine agriculturists. They are all dressed in short white kilts and all wear a scarf hiding their hair. Two groups of three stand on either side assisted by three others who work in the middle. The men of the outer groups each hold a pair of scoops, with which they toss the chaff and grain, obtained from the piles at the side of them. The chaff, being lighter, flies away, whilst the heavier grain fall to the ground. The three men in the middle, with brushes in their hands, move the dust and straw, leaving the grain. Behind the left middle worker is a pair of scoops, perhaps he does both jobs.
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