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Saturday, January 14, 1933 (continued)

(4) G 2200 [= G 5080] (continued)

[ILLUSTRATION]

Sunday, January 15, 1933
Twentieth day of work, eighteenth of Ramadan.

Work:
6:30 - 4:15

Work on:
(1) G 2100 C
(2) G 2190 B
(3) G 2200 B [= G 5080]
(4) G 2220 B

(1) G 2100
G 2100 C: Clearing unsafe blocks from pit masonry.

(2) G 2190
G 2190 B: Masonry built pit, rock-cut below. The pit is of smaller size below rock level. Clearing pit and chamber. Depth 4.42 meters; rubble and sand debris. Chamber on west, no door-blocking.

(3) G 2200 [= G 5080]
G 2200 B [= G 5080 B]: Down 8.70 meters; rubble and sand debris.

(4) G 2220
G 2220 B: Lifted lid of wooden coffin [33-4-21] partly. The coffin is smooth and undecorated inside, the lid being recessed to fit the top edge. The body lies against the west side, partly on left side fully extended, legs and arms fully extended, arms at sides, feet together, head turned to left, head north.
The body is wrapped, as far as can be seen, in cloth bandages [33-4-22], including hands, arms, feet, and head. A loose cloth has been laid over the body, covering from ankles to neck. Nothing else is visible in the sarcophagus. Such photographs as are possible in the confined space are being taken.

[ILLUSTRATION]

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Details

ID
HUMFA_Vol.26.p.1204
Alternate IDs
Vol.26.p.1204; HUMFA_Vol.26.p.1204
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Documentation-Expedition diary pages
Entry Date
01/14/1933; 01/15/1933
Title
Vol.26.p.1204
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Tombs and Monuments 4

Photos 1

Modern People 1