TAA i.2.3.15

{13^th October, continued}

fairly readily without mishap, revealing a second anthropoid
Coffin, covered with a thin gossamer <gossamer> linen sheet darkened
and decayed, upon which were lying over the breast <of the coffin> floral
garlands and a separate wreath of flowers placed on the
emblems of the forehead over the linen.

Underneath this <thin> linen sheet or shroud, in places a glimpse
could be obtained of elaborate multi-coloured glass inlay
upon fine gold work.

This was carried out by myself in the presence of M^r A. Lucas
and the assistance of the native Reises. The undertaking was
completed by 12.45, the tomb closed to await photographic
records before proceeding further. Some time was spent last
summer working out the methods to be followed in the above
undertaking and providing the necessary appliances.

<Note

The only ominous feature is that parts of the second coffin visible
through the linen wrapp covering, show distinct efflorescence
incrusted upon the inlay and surface gold-work and tendency
of swelling here and there. This is certainly disconcerting, as
it suggests at some time the existence of humidity, possibly
from the mummy of the King, wrapped and placed in the
Coffin before being perfectly dry. If this is the case
its preservation will, I fear, not be so good as might
have been hoped for.>

Oct. 14^th

This morning was spent in preparing a suitable tray
a/<t>o carry the lid and transporting the lid <it> to the laboratory
where it will be immediately(?) treated and preserved.

It measures some 2.30 <2> metres in length and 0.87 in width and
astonishingly heavy.

I expect M^r Harry Burton to arrive tomorrow, when he will
undertake to make photographic records of the exact state
second Coffin, before anything is touched.

Fortunately there was no wind this morning so that the lid

15^th

Removed the wreath from the outer Coffin around the emblems upon forehead.
Having preparations to make for Burton - no further work today in the
tomb or Laboratory today.

Burton arrived 11.30am.