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Carter No.: 304a

Handlist description: Figure of the hawk-headed genius Kebehsenuf

Card/Transcription No.: 304a 


304, A. FIGURE OF THE HAWK-HEADED GENIUS Qebhsennef


No linen covering no wreath.
Max. H. (including pedestal) 55.5, pedestal, 24.3 x 12.5 x 4.5, cms.
Figure of the genius, carved of wood, gesso-gilt, wears the Usekh-collar, eyes, beak and
facial markings painted black.
Pedestal, varnished with black resin, but no inscription.


Note: Figures 304, a and b are of much rougher workmanship than all the other figures.
Card no. 304a relating to Carter no. 304a
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