267. CASKET - (OF IVORY AND EBONY).
(See 268.)
POSITION:
The first of a row of five boxes placed to the North of the E. and W. axis of the chamber -
parallel with the shrine of Anubis - reaching from the N. jamb of doorway to the N. W. corner
of the canopic chest.
Fragments of linen (gossamer thickness) lying upon lid and a fragment of linen hanging out of
the box under partly open lid.
Front (end with knobs) facing south - to which originally were fastened cord and clay seal.
Seal (broken) shows device "prisoner between cheetah and crocodile" (see 283, 272) - found
lying on the floor.
Many of the pieces of veneer had fallen.
DIMENSIONS:
L. 45.4; W. 29.8; Max. H. 28.8; cms.