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Carter No.: 453

Handlist description: Small box

Card/Transcription No.: 453


No. 453. SMALL BOX.

POSITION: Lying on floor centre of southern end of chamber between two alabaster vases Nos. 449 and 410 (see photo No. 1140). DIMENSIONS: 12.5 x 8 x 5.5 (approx.) cms.

DESCRIPTION: A small wooden box, overlaid with ivory, the central panels curved and stained with garland ornament. The parts of which have fallen to pieces.

(Beside it was a sandal numbered 453, B.)

Card no. 453 relating to Carter no. 453
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