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Carter No.: 256r

Handlist description: Uraeus insignia of diadem 256,4,o

Card/Transcription No.: 256r-2 


256, R.


Uraeus insignia
Made of gold plate
Chased, head & point of head inlaid.


28.5


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disc of diadem


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6.5
sheet-metal (hollow) chased thus:
blue faience
gold lids, carnelian eyes, black pupil.
lapis
turquoise
red
glass (alternate)
lapis blue glass
gold plate
carnelian
lapis lazuli glass.
Card no. 256r-2 relating to Carter no. 256r
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