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Carter No.: 047

Handlist description: Ebony bedstead

Card/Transcription No.: 047-2 



47 (continued) II

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The three panels are divided by papyrus binding of thin sheet gold.

Under bed two curved slats for strengthening the structure.
The feet and legs are of feline type and have silver claws.
Card no. 047-2 relating to Carter no. 047
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