TAA i.2.3.75

(Nov. 12. Continued).

and abdomen, it was manifest that we were dealing with

the mortal remains of a young person. And a more

detailed medical examination to follow will determine with

certainty his exact age. /

Throughout these proceedings <the> wrappings <though> much rotted

and carbonized, showed evidence of having once been of

fine cambric like quality. Again, whenever it was

possible, to discern details of method of wrappings, the

evidence was suggestive of hastiness - according to that was

the consensus of of/<op>inion <among> of the scientific element present.

(OO, PP, QQ

RR, SS)

So as to complete this stage of examination the

afternoon was devoted to uncovering the right arm and

hand which was flexed across the abdomen, with the result

that the forearm was found to be encircled with five

magnificent bracelets, which taken the in order of sequence

of discovery received the following lettering - (OO, PP, QQ, RR,

(X)

and SS.). In this particular group the bracelet (X)

must be included. Upon the fingers of this hand were

gold finger-stalls. The details of these bracelets are

somewhat intricate, and will be described more fully

in due course.

(TT)

Lying over the upper wrappings of the left arm, and

reaching down to the forearm, was a <sheet> gold amuletic

kn knot.

As the light was insufficient for the necessary

photographic records to be taken, the work for the day was

discontinued. At 3.30 we returned home.

(It should be noted that the letters II have been omitted).

Near the flesh of the King the wrappings were nothing

more than charred powder.

<Certain visitors present handy like delays

Such as taking records during the operations.>