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Carter No.: 256d

Handlist description: Oval plaque of gold

Card/Transcription No.: 256d 


256, D. Oval plaque of gold


POSITION:
Abdomen; left flank.
Group I (i.e., c and d).


DIMENSIONS:


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Nat. Size
10.2 cmts.
4.5 cmts.


DESCRIPTION:
An oval plaque cut out of burnished sheet gold; upper surface
slightly convex.


REMARKS:
Under the first covering wrappings. 
(?)plaque for mummification incision of the abdomen.
Card no. 256d relating to Carter no. 256d
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