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Carter No.: 290a

Handlist description: Figure of the god Atum

Card/Transcription No.: 290a-1


290, A. FIGURE OF THE GOD ATUM.

Covered with a piece of fine muslin-like linen (decayed). Wreath fallen, beard fallen. Max. H. (including pedestal) 57, pedestal 21 x 12.5 x 6.2, cms. Figure of the god carved of wood, gesso-gilt, in mummy-form, wears usekh-collar, eyes inlaid with glass. Pedestal, varnished with black resin, inscribed in yellow paint: <>

Card no. 290a-1 relating to Carter no. 290a
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