TAA i.1.256.a.4

256 A. Gold Mask of the King 4

The collarette has shoulder pieces in the form of hawks' heads which are 

like the collarette are of gold and are inlaid with obsidian (eyes), 

and lapis lazuli-coloured glass (facial markings); the beak is of 

obsidian.

On the back extension of the mask engraved is a text <(> see note

attached.<)>

Beard 

C Fixed to the chin a conventional beard of gold inlaid with lapis 

lazuli glass (decomposed to grey tint) to imitate the plated

plaited beard of Osiris.

Necklaces   

Around the neck and auxiliary to it a triple necklace having

clasps in the form of lotus flowers and ureii^sic. Upper necklace - 

large disc-shaped beads of yellow and red gold and dark blue 

faience; Middle necklace: - large disc-shaped beads of yellow gold; 

Lower necklace: - similar to upper necklace. <(See photo)>

Scarab 

A Scarab: Black resin mounted in a gold funda [suspension……] The back of 

the scarab is of the typical XVIII^th Dyn. form with the elytra marked: note a circular 

spot on the thorax above the junction of the elytra. On the base is an inscription