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3 (2) Cont.
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On either side of Horus names a papyrus headed pole, round which was twined the tail of an
uraeus, body and crowned heads above, Upper Egypt left; Lower Egypt right.
Below this a narrow panel, with floral design in relief in the gold <>. Remainder of exterior
pattern a series of continuous scrolls. Round rim at top a band of blue faience, in which were
set at intervals alternate rosettes of silver and the bright red gold. At bottom a band <> of
blue & green glass & calcite, order in each row being blue, red, blue, green.
Circular panels on sides exactly similar to those on inside. Floor of chariot covered with a
leopard(?) skin mat: below 2 or more thicknesses of cloth, & below an imitation fleece of
cloth, with tufts of linen sewn to both sides.
Treatment: Cleaned with water & ammonia. Loose inlay stuck in with glue & celluloid cement:
waxed.
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