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Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
The Howard Carter Archives
Photographs by Harry Burton
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Carter No.: 022

Handlist description: Large statue in black and gold

Card/Transcription No.: 022-5


22 5.

4. Treatment

Gold. Cleaned with warm water and ammonia

Black Cleaned with water sprayed with acetone

Repairs. Loose stopping near stopping near shoulder re-fastened with glue.

Strengthening. Blisters and hollows in gesso filled with paraffin wax.

Loose eyebrow re-fastened with celluloid cement

Card no. 022-5 relating to Carter no. 022
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Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
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