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Carter No.: 121

Handlist description: Chariot body and pole

Card/Transcription No.: 121-1


121 Chariot body and pole

POSITION: S.E. Corner of Chamber. Dimensions: See notes attached.

Description: See notes attached

Was a double-rimmed, open sides, highly ornamented chariot. Note inscription upon upright of frame-work of body at back, which might suggest it was for the Queen, or King & Queen.

A good idea of the lines of the body & pole can be obtained from photo - in situ

For wheels see Nos. 132 and 143.

Card no. 121-1 relating to Carter no. 121
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