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Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
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Carter No.: 048f

Handlist description: Double compound bow, decorated with bark

Card/Transcription No.: 048f-2


48 (f) cont.

light bark on dark ground. The same, both facing inwards.

C <> Both inscriptions exactly i.e. towards each other. G <>

D. Light patterns on dark E Plain light F. As D. G. As C. Note the cartouche is Aton & not Amon, and has no <> in the cartouche. H As B I Plain dark, with light beyond notch.

Treated with melted paraffin wax

Card no. 048f-2 relating to Carter no. 048f
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