TAA i.2.2.41

{3 February 2024, continued}

They follow a curious convention. Lower part of

bodies turned so that back and front of body is

represented, one on one side of corner, the other on the

other, whereas the upper part of the figure is square

to the corner, and holds it in a close embrace.

The heads of Neith & Selk face westwards, those

of Isis & Nephthys north and south respectively,

i.e. all four are directing their gaze towards the

head of the King.

Size of coffin sarcophagus proper

Lid rises.

Certainly the finest sarcophagus of its kind known.

Feb 4

In morning arranged programme with Carter, & wired

to Minister of Publick[?] Works, Tottenham and Lacau.

Official opening of sarcophagus provisionally fixed

for Feb. 12, and a Press view of sarcophagus on

Feb. 7. Carter to go to Cairo to see Minister on

night of Feb. 6.

Spent whole day on statue, and at last managed

to flatten down collar. One more days work should

see it finished.

Bethell working on sticks.

Feb 5

Market Day. We all went for a trip

on the Khonsu to Gebelên.

Feb 6

Harknesses & Lythgoes went off to Dendera.

Carter left for Cairo to see Minister.

Finished waxing of statue 29, & waxed several

sticks.

Feb 7

American Minister and party.

Statue finished. Noting sticks.