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Carter No.: 122g

Handlist description: Pair of circular wooden goad-like objects (check-rowels), from chariot 122

Card/Transcription No.: 122g 


122 (g)


(g)
Pair of circular wooden goad-like objects (check-rowels) 
Lengths 53 & 55.5


Exactly similar in construction to similar objects noted under chariot 120.
Decoration of gold leaf & coloured barks in patterns.


These were fastened to nose-strap at one end, & saddle at the other. Presumably to prevent
horse from moving out of position.
Card no. 122g relating to Carter no. 122g
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