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Carter No.: 027

Handlist description: Upper part of alabaster (calcite) vase

Card/Transcription No.: 027


27 Upper part of alabaster (calcite) Vase.

Position

North end of chamber, by statue 29.

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1:10

Top

H. 22

Lower part of jar missing.

Jar had been made in two piece for convenience of boring.

See slant rim at bottom for joint.

Bottom piece found in floor rubbish.

Treatment. Cleaned with water. Refastened bottom in place with celluloid cement.

Card no. 027 relating to Carter no. 027
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