TAA i.2.12a.1.42.recto

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54 Ring – 54ss/<gg> (Ear-ring)
Resin – outer layer flaking off: dark brown.
Found that the material was soluble or partly 

soluble in alcohol. Sprayed with alcohol. 

Loose pieces adhered again.

Ring 54x[?]/<tt>
Alabaster(?) Cl Washed with water.

Alabaster Jar 16
Contained a large mass of dark resinous-looking 

material the top the surface of which was covered 

with a large number of small brown beetles 

(0.15 to 0.20 mm in length) The mass came out of 

jar almost intact. Dimensions are approximately 

14 cms high by 9 cms broad – shape of jar. 

At the sides there were signs of melting & running. 

At the bottom there were small particles of 

translucent resinous-looking material varying in 

colour from light brown to ruby red.
Tested:- Insol. in benzine & alcohol. Brown colour 

extracted by water: small translucent particles soluble 

in water. When heated glowed like charcoal, no 

smoke; indeterminate smell: no adhesive property.
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