35.Lion Couch.
1.Position
In N.W. corner of tomb. In situ.
Bed
Max. l. 181: w. 91.5
Max. height of foot panel 43: Min. do 42.8
Thickness of frame 4: w. of frame 12.
Square frame-work of heavy timber, covered with gesso, overlaid with gold,
curved to receive occupant. Within imitation mesh, also covered with gesso
and gold.
Foot-panel. Ornamentation comprises three inset panels, containing dads and
sas. In centre of the two dividing stiles two papyrus stems, one from top,
curving over rim, and running 9 down back, one from bottom, their heads
meeting in centre.