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Carter No.: 620(13)

Handlist description: Pair of castanets (ivory)

Card/Transcription No.: 620(13)1 


620,-13 A PAIR OF CASTANETS (OF IVORY)


CASTANETS


Ivory, terminating in a human hand.
L. 15.7 cents; Max. width 1.5 cents.
Bracelet round wrist: - <>
Inscription on upper surface:        <> engraved and filled in with
black pigment.


[NB. This number was also given to a statuette of an ivory ape -
see next card.]
Card no. 620(13)1 relating to Carter no. 620(13)
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