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Carter No.: 579

Handlist description: Lion-shaped vessel (calcite)

Card/Transcription No.: 579-5 


579. DETAILS


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Description engraved on chest of lion
and filled in with a dark blue pigment


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Garland ornament engraved and filled 
in with pigment round the upper part 
of the trellis-work stand.
Card no. 579-5 relating to Carter no. 579
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