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Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
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Carter No.: 217

Handlist description: Two staves

Card/Transcription No.: 217-2


217 (Cont.)

<> 26

(b) 2. Dimensions Max. L. 159 Diam. at top 1.3: at 1 down 2: at bottom 1.1 W. of knob 7: L 4

3. Description Staff with lotus knob. Covered with gesso throughout and overlaid with gold. Gold carried over knob to hide joint.

4. Treatment. Cleaned with ammonia & warm water: repaired with celluloid cement: waxed.

Card no. 217-2 relating to Carter no. 217
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