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Small metal object made of two long, moveable elements, some kind of knife blade whose handle is inserted in the cradle of the second metal rod, which has sharp extremities. These two metal pieces are held together by a tiny rivet. The identification of this object has raised several hypotheses. It is generally considered to be a curling iron, even though it is very small in size and lacks an insulating grip. Others believe that was used to keep open orifices, possibly during the mummification process.

Petit objet métallique présentant deux éléments allongés mobiles, une sorte de lame de couteau dont le manche vient s'encastrer dans la gouttière d'une tige aux extrémités pointues. Les deux parties sont solidarisées par un minuscule rivet. Son interprétation fait l'objet de plusieurs hypothèses. Généralement considéré comme un fer à friser malgré sa petite taille et son absence de manche isolant, il serait plutôt, pour d'autres, un instrument servant à maintenir un écartement, peut-être lors de la momification.

Small metal object made of two long, moveable elements, some kind of knife blade whose handle is inserted in the cradle of the second metal rod, which has sharp extremities. These two metal pieces are held together by a tiny rivet. The identification of this object has raised several hypotheses. It is generally considered to be a curling iron, even though it is very small in size and lacks an insulating grip. Others believe that was used to keep open orifices, possibly during the mummification process.

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