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Carter No.: 256,4,g

Handlist description: Double uraeus

Card/Transcription No.: 256-4g


256, 4.G. A double uraeus

POSITION: Neck: centre, attached by linen thread. Second amulet of group V: - 4F, 4G, 4H, 4I, 4I bis, 4J, 4K and 4L.

DIMENSIONS: H. 7 cents.

DESCRIPTIONS: An amulet of double uraeus form, facing to left of mummy, of sheet gold with details finely chased. Has three eyelets at back for suspension, which was by means of linen string or thread.

REMARKS: Significance unknown.

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