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Carter No.: 457

Handlist description: Fragment of broken papyrus covering to a rushwork support

Card/Transcription No.: 457-2


457.

Fragment of painted papyrus covering to a rush-work support. Almost completely destroyed.

This fragment of painted papyrus measures 41 x 37 cents; for details and colours see photo attached.

Card no. 457-2 relating to Carter no. 457
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