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Carter No.: 294a

Handlist description: Figure of the goddess Send

Card/Transcription No.: 294a


294, A. FIGURE OF THE GODDESS SEND ...?     

Covered with a piece of muslin-like linen that had fallen from decay. Max. H. (including pedestal) 58.5; pedestal, 21.5 x 12.2 x 6.4 cms Figure of the goddess in mummy form, carved of wood, gesso-gilt, eyes inlaid with silver (or ? copper or bronze), calcite and obsidian, wears the Usekh-collar. Pedestal varnished with black resin, is inscribed with yellow paint: <>

Card no. 294a relating to Carter no. 294a
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