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writing-reeds; the well for colour in one is in the form of an oval or 
signet. Wood. 1 ft. 9 to 11 in. 1., 2 in. b. 
Pallet, with two kash, similar to the preceding; on it the name of 
“ Phtahmes, superintendent of scribes,” with several lines of hieratic; 
those on the back are proper names. Wood. 1 ft. 4 in. 1., 2^ in. b. 
Rectangular pallet, with two kash and two w r ells for black and red 
colour; it is inscribed in hieratic on both sides. Ivory . 1 ft. 1., 1J 
in. b. 
Rectangular pallet, with seven kash and two small wells in the shape 
of signets. On the upper surface is the prenomen and name of Ra- 
meses the Great encircled by ursei. At the edges of the groove in¬ 
vocations to Thoth and the goddess of writing. Wood. 1 ft. 4-in. 1., 
2 in. b. Thebes. Presented by Sir J. G. Wilkinson , 1834. 
Div. 2. Colour box; large circular well, and groove. Wood. 
9J in. 1. Thebes. Presented by Sir J. G. Wilkinson , 1834. 
Fragments of colour, dark and light blue, red, and yellow. 
Basket which held the above. Palm leaves. 1\ in. dr. 
Basket containing three brushes made of fibres of the palm; their 
ends appear tinged with red colour. ' Palm leaves. 9 in. dr. 
Hemispherical vase; the interior has apparently been gilt, and 
contains twelve balls of deep blue colour. Bronze. 4 in. dr., 2J in. h. 
Small stands with ten or twelve crucible-shaped vases. Blue 'porce¬ 
lain. 3 in. 1., 2 in. b., 1^ to 1^ in. h. 
Small slab with four small jars having spouts, probably for colours. 
Blue porcelain. 1^ in. h., 3 in. dr. 
Thick slab with eight excavations, having the appearance of a stand 
with eight vases; probably for colours. Arragonite. 8 in. b., 3 in. d., 
5J in. h. 
Rectangular slab, with cartouche-shaped w r ell for colour, and a small 
muller or grinder. Basalt. \\ in. 1., 3 in. b., 1 in. h. Presented 
by Sir J. G. Wilkinson , 1834. 
Similar slab, flatter. Slate. 5 in. 1., 3 in. b., J in. h. 
Mullers from similar slabs ; one found near the masonry of the Great 
Pyramid, at Abooseer. Basalt , wood. 3 to 2 in. h. Presented by 
Col. Howard Vyse and J. S. Perring , Esq. , 1840. 
Circular seal or stamp, the handle in the shape of two lotus flowers; 
on the base, concentric circles of pellets. Stone. 2} in. dr. 
Three seals, on the base various ornaments. Stone or terra cotta. 
1 J to 1 ^ in. dr. 
~ Rectangular seal with a circular handle, on the base hieroglyphics. 
Stone. 2| in. 1., 2J in. h. 
Seals, with impression of a jackal, and a bull. 1J in. 1. Terra 
cotta. 
Triangular seal, on which is a peculiar symbol. Bronze. 1 J- in. dr. 
Oval impression of a seal, from a papyrus, with the prenomen of 
Amasis-Neith-si. Terra cotta. 1^ in. dr. 
Seal with name of Nafnaarut, a monarch of the xxix. dynasty. Clay. 
Three impressions of seals; a head of Pallas, a sleeping dog, and 
hieroglyphics. Terra cotta. 1 to j- in. dr. 
Another with Greek ? characters. Lead. 1 in. dr. 
Two slabs, with 7 names of liquid substances; below each a small 
