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Carter No.: 108c

Handlist description: Necklace and gold snake-deity pendant

Card/Transcription No.: 108c-1


108 (c) Necklace and gold snake-deity pendant.

1. Position Under (b) Bound round with thin strips of cloth (see phot.) 2. Dimensions Pendant H. 14 cm.: max. width 7.3: max. thickness .6. Necklace L. each side of pendant 45.5 cm. of this 17 cm. was plain cord & 3.2 tassel.

3. Description Pendant Goddess with plumed and horned head-dress and snake body, suckling a standing figure of the King. Made of heavy plate gold on ? Two large suspension rings at back, just below head-dress. Inscription on base <> At back succession of <><> & <>. On panel below King similar signs

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Card no. 108c-1 relating to Carter no. 108c
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