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Carter No.: 161

Handlist description: Chariot

Card/Transcription No.: 161-1


161. CHARIOT

POSITION: S.E. corner of chamber, against S. wall.

DESCRIPTION: The broken and dismembered parts of a chariot: Large and heavy make; open frame-work to body; exposed parts of framework plain wood. Material difference to Chariots Nos. 332-333 shown in notes attached. Had skin ((?) of a lion) on floor of body.

(Wheels No. 144-145)

Card no. 161-1 relating to Carter no. 161
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