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Carter No.: 267o

Handlist description: Breast ornament in form of vulture

Card/Transcription No.: 267o-1 


267, O. BREAST ORNAMENT IN FORM OF THE NEKHEBET-VULTURE


Max. H. 7.4, Max. W. 11.7, cms.


A breast ornament in form of a sated vulture (Nekhebet) in semi-relief and inlaid with lapis
lazuli cloisonné fashion. In the talons of the vulture Shen symbols of carnelian.


The under surface of gold is quite plain; has two eyes for suspension which was by means
of cord with tassels.


For materials employed see note A. L.
Card no. 267o-1 relating to Carter no. 267o
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