TAA i.3.2.81

Notebook
Botanical remains (TAA i.3.2)
Page number
81
Caption
Note for scientific publication on botanical remains
Creator
Howard Carter
Date of creation
c. 1923-1939
Material
Pencil
Tracing paper
Measurements
34.2 x 32.8 cm (h x w)
Notes

Drawing of papyrus plant with notes on terminology. 

Transcription

Umbel of the Papyrus (Cyperus Papyrus)

Ray                                      Rays of umbel (of which there are a great number) – green.
bright green                        (very thin and of great length)
pale straw
reddish                          [ 𓂀 ]                  from bracts of partial
                                                                umbel (green)

                               Radial umbel
           expanded apex of peduncle
           Bracts of umbel (green hue fades to pale straw colour)

                                                                   Four rays <(secondary rays)> of partial 
                                                                                                           umbel (green)
          peduncle (flowering stem) - green

                                                                  flowers (yellowish)


                   section of peduncle
                   Taper, increasing <gradually> in thickness towards the base