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Carter No.: 127

Handlist description: Oviform alabaster vase

Card/Transcription No.: 127


127 An oviform alabaster vase

Position. (?) not original

Dimensions. H. 35.0; Max. diam. of bowl, 24.3; diam. of lip, 18.0.

Description. Oviform with flat bottom and flaring lip. Capacity incised on side of bowl: <> = (?) 13 hîns <>

Content. Nil.

Remarks. Lip mended anciently. Treatment: washed in cold water to remove yellowish film deposit.

Card no. 127 relating to Carter no. 127
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