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Carter No.: 091

Handlist description: Throne (or ceremonial chair)

Card/Transcription No.: 091-10


91 Note

Both fibrous translucent calcite and 1 translucent glass (1 generally over mosaic and details in polychrome pigment) are used in the inlay-work of the throne. It is difficult to distinguish these two materials from one another, but that overlaying detail in pigment has a distinct glazy surface and is without doubt glass, while that without detail underneath has a soft-like polish and evidently is calcite.

Card no. 091-10 relating to Carter no. 091
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