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(a) Axle decoration Seen from back of chariot.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q
a & q. Plain ungilded surfaces.
b. Collar of thicker gold.
p. Probably a similar collar, but gone.
c & o. Gold band containing an inlaid semicircular collar of gold, blue & green glass &
translucent calcite.
These bands centred on junction of body with axle.
d - f - h - j - l - n Bands of plain gold.
e - g - k - m Bands of inlaid floral designs in same colours as c & o. At top of each four
rosettes of the brightly coloured red gold.
Above each a small collar 7.5 wide, with inlay of same materials, but no red gold.
These bands centred on the wooden pegs.
i. Similar band to above, but above it, instead of a collar, a plaque
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