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Carter No.: 122

Handlist description: Decorated chariot - Chariot body

Card/Transcription No.: 122-02


122. Decorated chariot.

1. Position In S.E. corner of chamber. Perched precariously upon a heap of dismounted wheels, alabaster jars and other objects. Body 2. Dimensions Max. W. 102: Max. H. from floor 75 Max. depth of floor-space 44.

3. Description (1) Construction Framework round in section, 3.2 in diam. Swells ankle-wise at 9 from bottom to a diam. of 5 - i.e. for junction with axle. Jointed to the sides of upper rim of frame, a second circular frame, spreading to a max. width of .109.4, and

Card no. 122-02 relating to Carter no. 122
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