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Carter No.: 267j

Handlist description: Counterpoise (clasp) of pectoral ornament

Card/Transcription No.: 267j-1


267, J. A COUNTERPOISE (CLASP) OF PECTORAL ORNAMENT (267, L.)

Max. H. 6.4, Max. W. 7.9, cms.

This ornament of open-work is pylonic in form, and contains the following device: The HEH ideogram (great number) holding above its head the SHEN symbol; on either side, wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt (left) is an uraeus upon a NEB sign (i.e. Lord).

Its fastenings are pierced with two holes for suspension.

Pendant to it were 11 bead-work tassels.

For materials employed to see note A. L.

Card no. 267j-1 relating to Carter no. 267j
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