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Carter No.: 091

Handlist description: Throne (or ceremonial chair)

Card/Transcription No.: 091-01


91 Throne (or Ceremonial Chair)

Position Under head end of Typhonic-couch No. 137. Original position doubtful.

Dimensions Max. H. 104.0; Max. W. 53.0; Max. L. 64.5; H. of seat (from ground) 51.7. (See following three notes giving scale drawings of general details).

Description Constructed with wood of (?) nature, overlaid with sheet gold, inlaid with faience, glass, and fibrous translucent calcite. (see note A. L.) When discovered the back of the throne had bindings of linen (see photo). They consisted of strips of linen 3 cm. wide, folded double. Purpose possible for protection during transport.

Card no. 091-01 relating to Carter no. 091
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