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Carter No.: 093

Handlist description: Reed basket

Card/Transcription No.: 093


93. Reed Basket 

1. Position On floor of chamber, under throne.

2. Dimensions Diam. at top 15 " at bottom 14.5 " in centre 16 Height about 9 " of lid 5.

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3. Description Construction exactly similar to that of 129, with interior rim for lid. Lid fastened to rim of basket at one point. Triangles of darker reed similar to 146. Also on lid 3 circles at top & 7th & 8th circles down, bound with darker reed.

4. Contents Nil.

5. Treatment Nil.

Card no. 093 relating to Carter no. 093
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