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Carter No.: 399a

Handlist description: Small violet faience unguent vase of aryballos form

Card/Transcription No.: 399


399. (A and B) TWO PIECES FAIENCE
(See 620-28)

POSITION: Lying among a mass of objects before doorway (Not shown in photos).

(A) A small violet faience unguent-vase of aryballos form <> H. 9.0 cents. The following text inlaid in light blue-green faience <>

No lid.

(B) A flat lozenge-shape blue faience ritualistic object or amulet, resembling somewhat the <> wt determinative for 'bandage', or plate covering the incision made during mummification.

<> section

<> Nat. size

Card no. 399 relating to Carter no. 399a
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