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Carter No.: 292a

Handlist description: Figure of the god Tatanen

Card/Transcription No.: 292a


292, A. FIGURE OF THE GOD TA-TENEN

Covered with a piece of muslin-like linen tied at throat. Max. H. (including pedestal) 57.5, pedestal 21.4 x 11.1 x 5.5 cms. Figure of the god in mummy form, carved of wood, gesso-gilt, eyes inlaid with glass, calcite and obsidian, beard of ebony, wears the Usekh-collar. The pedestal, covered with black varnish is inscribed with yellow paint: <>

There were no signs of a wreath.

Card no. 292a relating to Carter no. 292a
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