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Monday, April 18, 1927 (continued)

(1) G 7000 X (continued)
At the point in the pit shaft where it takes a step to the east, more delay (3/4 hour) was experienced.
I. [ILLUSTRATION]
The sarcophagus met the rock at (A) before the lower end cleared the platform at (B), and the rock had to be broken away at (A) and wedges etc. used to put the sarcophagus in a position to lift further.
Wheeler and one man having come up on top of the sarcophagus from the chamber, and two others stationed on platform (B) attended to this.

II. [ILLUSTRATION]
The sarcophagus was landed at the surface and lowered onto wooden rollers ready to be moved away.

IV. [ILLUSTRATION]

(2) Street G 7500
East of G 7530, clearing debris. Found in debris: faience elephant.
[ILLUSTRATION]

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.21.p.758
Alternate IDs
HUMFA_Vol.21.p.758; Vol.21.p.758
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
04/18/1927
Title
Vol.21.p.758
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 3

Photos 1

Modern People 2

Published Documents 1