TAA i.2.12a.1.62

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When unpacked

Alabaster Vase on Stand 45                  in Cairo piece found 
                                                              broken off rim at 

                                                              top – repaired 

                                                              with glue.
Lid luted on with brown, brittle material. This is 

insoluble in alcohol, melts like wax: has been plastic 

& shows marks where pressed & has taken round 

shape of vase. Is wax? Beeswax.
Insoluble in benzine.
Inside vase there are slight remains of a black 

material too small for analysis.
Outside of vase & lid discoloured with brown 

stains & patches. Removed with acetone (after 

washing vase in water. Repaired small break in spout 
                                     with Necol cement

R

Paint Greaters[?]/<Slabs> 32 (o)
Very fine grained limestone. Greasy. Cleaned 

with acetone xylol.

Fabrics 46d, uu, e, k, l, j, i, f, tt, mm & 

h
Sprayed with cellulose acetate in acetone.