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Carter No.: 267m(1)

Handlist description: Breast ornament in form of solar hawk

Card/Transcription No.: 267m1-1


267, M. (1) BREAST ORNAMENT IN THE FORM OF SOLAR HAWK

Max. H. 11.7, Max. W. 12.6, cms.

DEVICE: the solar hawk with disc on head, open wings, Ankh and Shen emblems in talons; inlaid after cloisonné fashion.

The gold chased under surface has four rings attached to it for the suspension cord and tassels.

One of the Ankhs broken (probably during use).

For materials employed see note A. L.

Card no. 267m1-1 relating to Carter no. 267m(1)
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