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Carter No.: 585v

Handlist description: Pair of knuckle-bones of resin

Card/Transcription No.: 585tw


585 Contents (T to W)

T. A curious object which possibly may have been a bracelet. It comprises: a terminal head of a cheetah in gold; 18 <> of ivory of various lengths; 16 <> of ebony of various lengths. (For method of stringing see photo.)

U. Two mandraga fruits of light blue glass: one bearing the cartouche <> of Thothmes III.

V. A pair of knuckle-bones of resin.

W. A number of small shells from a necklace.

Card no. 585tw relating to Carter no. 585v
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