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the figure the symbols: dd and w3s; below the figure a
horizontal bar decorated with <> pattern inlaid with quartz
and glass.
Engraved upon the spacer-fastenings the winged uraeus <>.
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The materials used for inlay on for both pectoral and clasp
are: lapis lazuli, felspar, carnelian, quartz with pigment at
back to imitate carnelian, and coloured glasses to correspond
with the above stones and turquoise.
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Back of pectoral clasp plain gold engraved with similar
details to upper surface.
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REMARKS:
One of the spacer-fastenings opens by sliding inwards
The pectoral-clasp is pierced at the base with 13 holes for a
bead fringe, of which no traces were found.
It is of interest to note that the lunar-disc (as in every
other case in this tomb) is of a silver alloy in
contradistinction the solar-discs of a copper alloy.
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