The Griffith Institute
Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
The Howard Carter Archives
Photographs by Harry Burton
Introduction
Previous card Object page Main list Next card
Carter No.: 256,4,i,bis

Handlist description: Vulture amulet

Card/Transcription No.: 256-4ibi


256, 4I. bis. A vulture

POSITION: NECK: right side of throat, attached by linen thread. Fifth amulet of group V: 4F, 4G, 4H, 4I, 4I bis, 4J, 4K and 4L.

DIMENSIONS: H. 6.6 cents.

DESCRIPTION: An amulet of <> form,facing to left of mummy, of sheet gold with details finely chased. Has an eyelet at back for suspension, which was by means of linen thread.

REMARKS: See note 256 4H.

Card no. 256-4ibi relating to Carter no. 256,4,i,bis
© Copyright Griffith Institute, 2000-2004
None of this material may be reproduced in any form without permission from
Griffith Institute, Oxford, OX1 2LG
Contact us
Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
Concept & Direction: Jaromir Malek
Web Page & Database Designs: Jonathan Moffett
Scanning & transcript: Sue Hutchison, Elizabeth Miles, Diana Magee, Kent Rawlinson