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Carter No.: 345

Handlist description: Games-box (ebony and ivory)

Card/Transcription No.: 345-05


(345 continued)
Diagram showing the two (top & bottom) games. 5

Top. <> 3 x 10 divisions of squares in ebony overlaid upon the ivory slabs.

Base. <> 3 x 4+8

The symbols are finely engraved and filled in with black pigment.

Card no. 345-05 relating to Carter no. 345
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