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Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
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Carter No.: 228

Handlist description: Decorated wooden bow

Card/Transcription No.: 228-2 


228 (Cont.)


3. Description (Cont.)
Similar bands of gold sheeting at ends, coming to within 77.8 of
centre. Overlapping inner edges of these similar bands of cord &
scroll.
No notches, but traces of cord marks on the gold near tips.


4. Treatment.
Wood brushed. Gold cleaned with warm water and ammonia.
Card no. 228-2 relating to Carter no. 228
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