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Carter No.: 256zzz

Handlist description: Serpent-headed amulet

Card/Transcription No.: 256xx4b


Nat. Size
Neck group IV

Right 256

- 4A <> gold casing inlaid with green felspar Dhwti <> L. wire 31 cents (i.e. 62 total)

- ZZZ <> gold red chalcedony <> Mnkbt diam. of gold wire 18 cents (i.e., about 60 cents total length)

- YYY <> gold casing inlaid with lapis lazuli Hr <> total length of wire 62 cents

- XXX <> eyelets at back gold casing inlaid with green felspar Inpw <> length of wire 31 cents (i.e., 62 total length)

- 4B <> gold casing inlaid with green felspar W3d <> length of wire 28 cents (i.e. total length 56 cents) similar details engraved on backs (of gold casings)

NECK Group IV

Left

Card no. 256xx4b relating to Carter no. 256zzz
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