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Carter No.: 050ss

Handlist description: Handle of whip (?) in solid ivory

Card/Transcription No.: 050ss-1


50 Contents (cont.)

(ss)

<> 17.5 26.5 6 thread tassel a b c d c d c d c d c d c d d c d c

Handle of whip (?) in solid ivory. Inscription in black paint down complete length of plain ivory strip in middle. Bottom snapped off at thong hole. a = is gold with stone or glaze inlay b = gold band with narrower silver(?) band superimposed. c = bright red gold base, with squares & granules soldered on, of yellow gold. d = band of electron or gold.

Inscription gives both cartouches of Tutankhamen.

A loose broken band was replaced & stuck in place with celluloid cement.

Card no. 050ss-1 relating to Carter no. 050ss
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