Card/Transcription No.: 377-2

377, continued. 2.

times. The strands of string are passed through holes made at
more or less regular intervals along the inner edges of the
frame.
For strengthening the under structure is a wooden angular support
and a 'stretcher' extending from leg to leg between the pair of
forelegs and hind-legs respectively, and underneath the frame at
equal intervals two transverse broad wooden curved slats: the
angular support is of bracket form and has a semi-oval section;
the 'stretcher' (or cross-bar) is round with umbelliferous shaped
ends; the broad slats across the frame are curved so as to be
clear of the 'web' under the weight of the occupant.
The foot-panel is held in position by means of two wooden 
angle-pieces fixed to the frame & front edge of the panel.
In general the workmanship of  the bed-stead is rough - possible
for sepulchral purpose.
Ornament: Foot panel: three divisions of panel occupied on front
by figures of Thueris and Bes, at back papyrus & lotus plants.
For details see photos. Upper surface of frame: - the heads of
Bes on the corners of head-end; and bands of pattern simulating
webbing.