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Carter No.: 054ddd(5)

Handlist description: Portion of jewelled ornamentation from (?) object (? belonging to 54ddd(4))

Card/Transcription No.: 054ddd-9


54, ddd, 5 (see 54 ddd 4)

Portion of jewelled ornamentation from a (?) object (? belonging to No. 54 ddd 4).

It is in the form of a solar and lunar barque. In the centre the solar disk of silver, resting within lunar crescent also of silver; both supported by sacred barque of gold surmounted at prow and helm with inlaid gold uraei. It is pierced longitudinally for fixing and still retains bronze pin.

Max. L.5.6.

Treatment. Cleaned with ammonia and afterwards with a solution of potassium cyanide and well washed with water Refastened loose piece of silver with celluloid cement

Card no. 054ddd-9 relating to Carter no. 054ddd(5)
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