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Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation
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Carter No.: 540

Handlist description: Lid of casket 551

Card/Transcription No.: 540-6


No. 540. LID OF CASKET

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<> upper surface of cornice ebony, ivory, ebony, ivory blue faience calcite floral motif gesso-gilt knob PANEL 1 King & Queen 2 Court maidens 3 floral border blue faience calcite carved & stained ivory rectangular border inlaid with ivory, ebony, faience & calcite 1, 2 and 3 carved and stained ivory ivory rails and stiles

Card no. 540-6 relating to Carter no. 540
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