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Carter No.: 271e(2)

Handlist description: Gold palette

Card/Transcription No.: 271e2-3 


 271, E, (2) Palette


MATERIALS OF WHICH COMPOSED


Palette:
Wood covered with gold foil
Brushes:
Reeds
Colour:
a) Black is carbon
b) Red is oxide of iron (red ochre)


TREATMENT: Cleaned gold with ammonia and warm water.


A. L.
Card no. 271e2-3 relating to Carter no. 271e(2)
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