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Carter No.: 256jjj

Handlist description: Leaf amulet

Card/Transcription No.: 256jjj 


256, jjj Leaf amulet


POSITION:
Neck; left side; attached by linen thread; third group (i.e.,
iii, iii bis and jjj).


DIMENSIONS:
L. 14.5, Max. W. 2.4 cents.


DESCRIPTION:
Leaf amulet of heavy sheet gold; mid-rib embossed; has large
eyelet fastening at top; was threaded upon linen thread with
amulets, iii and iii bis, forming a (third) group of amulets
attached to the neck of the King, within the linen wrappings
(see diagram with iii).


REMARKS:
Card no. 256jjj relating to Carter no. 256jjj
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