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This is a length of maroon-coloured linen string twisted twice. The string is comprised of two or three threads that twist towards the right (400 twists/m). These are tied together with a knot of about 0,8 cm long. It is possible that the tie was fastened around the neck and that a piece of jewellery or an amulet was attached to this string.

Il s'agit d'un brin de lin, de couleur marron, deux fois tordu. Le brin est constitué de deux ou trois fils. La torsion des fils est à gauche (400 tours/m). Ce brin de lin est fermé par un noeud d'environ 0,8 cm de long. Il est possible de supposer que l'attache pouvait se faire autour du cou et que cette cordelette était destinée à recevoir un bijou ou une amulette quelconque.

This is a length of maroon-coloured linen string twisted twice. The string is comprised of two or three threads that twist towards the right (400 twists/m). These are tied together with a knot of about 0,8 cm long. It is possible that the tie was fastened around the neck and that a piece of jewellery or an amulet was attached to this string.

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