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Carter No.: 304b

Handlist description: Figure of the jackal-headed genius Duamutef

Card/Transcription No.: 304b 


304, B. FIGURE OF THE JACKAL-HEADED GENIUS Dua-mutef


No linen covering, no wreath.
Max. H. (including pedestal) 58; pedestal, 25.6 x 12.1 x 4.9 cms.
Figure of the genius, carved of wood, gesso-gilt, wearing the Usekh-collar, eyes painted
black.
Pedestal varnished with black resin, but no inscription.


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