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Carter No.: 256,4,i,bis

Handlist description: Vulture amulet

Card/Transcription No.: 256-4ibi 


256, 4I. bis. A vulture


POSITION:
NECK: right side of throat, attached by linen thread.
Fifth amulet of group V: 4F, 4G, 4H, 4I, 4I bis, 4J, 4K and 4L.


DIMENSIONS:
H. 6.6 cents.


DESCRIPTION:
An amulet of <> form,facing to left of mummy, of sheet gold with
details finely chased. Has an eyelet at back for suspension, which
was by means of linen thread.


REMARKS:
See note 256 4H.
Card no. 256-4ibi relating to Carter no. 256,4,i,bis
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