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Carter No.: 578

Handlist description: Boat and pedestal (calcite)

Card/Transcription No.: 578-5 


578


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eyes inlaid: eyelids bronze
eye ball crystal
the iris and pupil probably of pigment
             
Dark grey hard stone


carved out of horn
ears separate pieces of calcite
hole for ear-rings.


facial, ear and back of neck marking dark blue pigment


markings painted
Card no. 578-5 relating to Carter no. 578
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