TAA i.2.12.19.recto

Notebook
TAA i.2.12 (examination of materials)
Page number
19
Caption
Material examination notes
Creator
Alfred Lucas
Season
4th Season (1925–1926)
Material
Ink
Paper
Measurements
32.4 x 20.2 cm (h x w)
Object(s) referenced (by Carter number)
256.4q
256.4r
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                                                           Beeswax. (Tut-ankhamun)

 

No 45              Luting of lid of alabaster vase   Brown: brittle: insoluble in alcohol

133/23 65/23                                                     melts like wax: has been plastic & shows

                                                                           marks where pressed: insoluble in benzine

                                                                           cuts like wax: smells like wax: stain on paper.

 

No 55              Luting of lid of alabaster vase   Dark brown.

 

No 20              Luting of lid of alabaster vase   Dark brown.

 

4 Q                  As cement on back of Uraeus to fasten it to in place on wrappings               

 

4 R                  As for 4 Q.

 

267 F               Small model of bird

 

261 GG           Similar to 267 F.

 

265 A.B.C.      Cement for luting on covers of alabaster vases A & C and for

                        fixing vase to pedestal in A, B & C.                           

 

132/23 No 96  Cement from limestone lids. Almost black: brittle: resinous-looking

                                                                 insol. in alcohol: melts like wax.

 

138/23 No 45. Cement from 15/24. From sarcophagus lid. Hard, yellowish: looks like

                                           beeswax: not soluble in alcohol.