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Carter No.: 116

Handlist description: Wooden portrait figure of the King (mannequin ?)

Card/Transcription No.: 116-1


116           Wooden portrait figure of King (Mannequin ?)


1. Position South end of chamber: behind chariot 120.

2. Dimensions H. > 6.5 W. at bottom 31: back to front at bottom 25 W of crown 21: " " " 22.9 Max. w. across shoulders 42, on curve 47.5 Chest measurement 79.6 Waist " 71.5 Neck " 33 Circumference at bottom 90.8

3. Description Portrait bust of the King in wood. Crown Simple flat-topped type, painted yellow on gesso. Pegged to front uraeus of wood, covered with gesso: head and chest details of this in black and red paint; remainder covered with gold leaf; convoluted body and tail in red paint on (cont)
Card no. 116-1 relating to Carter no. 116
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