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Carter No.: 449

Handlist description: Two-handled oviform vase (calcite)

Card/Transcription No.: 449


449 TWO-HANDLED-OVIFORM VASE (CALCITE)

POSITION: Under mass of baskets, etc., centre of floor in front of doorway of chamber - (see photo 1140). DIMENSIONS: Max. H. 35.7 cents.

DESCRIPTION: A two-handled-oviform vase wrought of calcite Bowl oviform, with pivot on base for fixing on to stand or foot (traces of wax luting still visible); cylindrical neck; fairly wide lip; two broad flat handles with imitative lashing round neck. No ornamentation or inscription.

REMARKS: Contents robbed, slight residue on bottom. Traces of luting of lid on lip & mouth.

Card no. 449 relating to Carter no. 449
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