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Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
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Carter No.: 217

Handlist description: Two staves

Card/Transcription No.: 217-1


217 (a) & (b) Two staves: straight with forked bottom and <> type.

1. Position Between outermost and second shrines: Standing up in N.E. corner.

(a) 2. Dimensions Max. L. 157.5 Diam. 2 constant " of forked ends 1.3

3. Description Straight stick with forked bottom. Covered with gesso throughout, & overlaid with gold. Jointing at fork?

4. Treatment. Cleaned with ammonia & warm water: waxed

Card no. 217-1 relating to Carter no. 217
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