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Carter No.: 238a

Handlist description: Seal and cord from third inner shrine

Card/Transcription No.: 238a-2


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The folding doors of this shrine were bolted in similar manner as the doors of the first shrine, but in addition they were secured by means of a cord bound & tied to the central pair of staples, fixed to the meeting styles of the doors for that express purpose. Affixed on the cord was the original seal. This seal was discovered intact, proving that the shrine had not been opened since the time of the burial of the King.

Card no. 238a-2 relating to Carter no. 238a
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