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Carter No.: 256ff

Handlist description: Group of five finger rings

Card/Transcription No.: 256ff-1


256, FF. A group of five finger rings 1
(See 256, VV.)

POSITION: Over back of right hand.

Five finger rings grouped together - possibly originally tied together in piece of linen - (1) of lapis lazuli; (2) gold in inlaid, (3) calcedony scarab mounted on massive gold ring, (4) of green calcedony, and (5) triple gold inlaid loop having bezel in form of the solar and lunar barque.

For details see notes attached.

Card no. 256ff-1 relating to Carter no. 256ff
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