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Carter No.: 204

Handlist description: Plated staff with glass inlay

Card/Transcription No.: 204-1


204 Plated staff with glass inlay.

<> A B C D E F G H 0 .5 1.8 27.8 37.5 41.5 137.5 143 145

1.Position: In S.W. corner of sepulchral chamber.

2. Dimensions Max. L. 145 Diam. of lotus 6.3 Diam. near top 1.7: at bottom 1.1 Tapers from top to bottom and at extreme top.

3. Description Core of hard dark brown wood. Plating of thick sheet gold.

A. Gold cap.

B. Lotus flower decoration. Inlay of blue and green glass with large triangles of calcite, backed with red.

A & B were a separate piece slipped on together.

C. Gold. Inscription on one side in gold strip with background

Card no. 204-1 relating to Carter no. 204
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