TAA i.1.256.4

256 4

The bandages are double: they vary from 7 to 9 cms in width:

the central <longitudinal> bandage commences about the middle of

the abdomen, passes under the lower layer of each of the three

transverse bandages, over the feet, under the soles and returns

below the second layer of the transverse bandages.

At each side of the feet the linen wrapping has been badly 

Rubbed <probably> from friction against the sides of the coffin during

transport in ancient times.

The mummy lies at a slight angle in the coffin suggesting

movement either during transport or when the coffin was 

lowered into the sarcophagus.

The linen wrappings of the mummy even/<even> in those places not 

covered by the "libation" is in a very fragile and powdery state.