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Carter No.: 256w

Handlist description: Gold circlet

Card/Transcription No.: 256w


256, W. A Gold Circlet

POSITION: Thighs; centre above left knee Group: III (i.e. V and W.).

DIMENSIONS: Diam. (inside) 8.3 cents., W. 1.7 cents.

DESCRIPTION: A simple gold circlet inlaid with lapis lazuli and carnelian glass as follows: -

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A - sign on the plain gold inner surface.

REMARKS: For pair see 256, CC.

Card no. 256w relating to Carter no. 256w
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