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ON THE SANTIIALS 



is separated from the bevelled portion by a circular se- 

 ries of sixty-four oval perforations, making it lighter and 

 more ornamental ; the portion in contact with the skin is £ 

 of an inch wide, and seems to have been lined with leather, 

 now hardened, which was greased to prevent excoriation. 

 One-third of the bracelet may be opened by a tongued 

 joint for introducing the Avrist, fastened by a wooden or 

 metallic peg, so that it could be put on and off at will. 

 Its lightness, symmetry, accurate proportions on the two 

 surfaces, delicacy of the ornamentation, and well fitting 



Fig. 4. 





Bracelet, f size. 



hinge, show a great skill as well as taste in the working 

 of metals. 



Figure 4. A solid brass bracelet, weighing 16£ 

 ounces, 3£ inches in diameter outside; opening for wrist, 

 circular, If inches, thickness £ , and width § of an inch. 

 Quite smooth on the inside, and on the outside, where the 

 ornamentations are almost obliterated by use ; the orna- 

 mentation consists of concentric rings, three in number, 

 of oblique interrupted lines, parallel grooves and raised 

 dots the same on both external surfaces. On account of its 

 weight it could not be worn constantly with comfort ; to 



