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Carter No.: 283a

Handlist description: Serpent named Netjer-ankh

Card/Transcription No.: 283a-2


283, A. 

MATERIALS OF WHICH COMPOSED.

Wood covered with gesso-gilt, on wooden stand varnished black. EYES: translucent quartz. Pupil possibly paint or nail. EYELIDS: copper or bronze.

TREATMENT: Cleaned with warm water and ammonia.

A. L.

Card no. 283a-2 relating to Carter no. 283a
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