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Carter No.: 305a

Handlist description: Figure of the goddess Nephthys

Card/Transcription No.: 305a 


305, A. FIGURE OF THE GODDESS NEPHTHYS


Covered with a piece of linen which had fallen in decay.
Max. H. (including pedestal) 57.2, pedestal, 21 x 12.4 x 6.6, cms.
Figure of the goddess in mummy form, carved of wood, gesso-gilt, wears Usekh-collar,
eyes inlaid bronze, obsidian and calcite.
Pedestal, varnished with black resin, inscribed with yellow paint:
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Card no. 305a relating to Carter no. 305a
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