TAA i.1.256.4v

Caption
Object card of iron amuletic head-rest
Creator
Howard Carter
Room
Burial chamber
Object(s) referenced (by Carter number)
256.k
256.4v
256.hh.(2)
Material
Card
Ink
Measurements
12.5 cm x 20.7 cm (h x w)
Season
4th Season (1925–1926)
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Transcription

256, 4.V. Amuletic Head-Rest - iron (See 256, K. & HH2)

 

POSITION:

Beneath head of king - lying on back (interior) of Mask.

 

DIMENSIONS:

Max. H. 4.0 cents.; Max. L. 5.1 cents.

 

DESCRIPTION:

A small urssic{wrs}-head rest of <beaten> iron. Very badly made; one branch 

broken and soldered; the base showing many flaws w/<ow>ing to bad 

welding.

 

REMARKS:

From the extremely rough workmanship of this little amulet of iron, 

it would appear that the ancient <artisan> were/<as> not accustomed to work the 

metal.