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Carter No.: 254a(1)

Handlist description: Wreath from around vulture and uraeus over forehead

Card/Transcription No.: 254a1 


254A(1) Wreath from around vulture & uraeus over forehead.


Approximate circumference 0.39 mtrs.
Wreath composed of leaves of the olive, petals of the blue lotus
& flowers of the cornflower secured by strips of papyrus-pith
over a broader strip of papyrus.


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olive leaves (not alternately placed): outer surface outwards.
lotus petals
cornflowers
continuous
Card no. 254a1 relating to Carter no. 254a(1)
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