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Tusks of the Asiatic Elephant. 



2745. A pair of tusks. 



One of these measures 5/y inches in length and 12-f- inches in basal circumference; the 

 other measures 50 inches in length and 1 2 inches in basal circumference. The exterior sur- 

 face is deeply stained. Both tusks exhibit a slight spiral curve. 



Presented by Sir Stamford Raffles, P.Z.S. 



2746. A single tusk. 



It measures 53 inches in length and 1 If niches in basal circumference ; the exterior sur- 

 face is stained, and most deeply at the apex, which has been smoothly polished by use : this 

 tusk also exhibits a slight spiral curve. 



Presented by Sir Stamford Baffles, P.Z.S. 



2747. A pair of tusks. 



These are of smaller size, are slightly curved, and chiefly in one direction. 



Presented by Sir Stamford Raffles, P.Z.S. 



2748. A pair of tusks. 



These are of similar size to the foregoing, but are more curved, and chiefly in one direction. 



Presented by Sir Stamford Raffles, P.Z.S. 



2749. A pair of tusks. 



These are of smaller size than the preceding pair, and show a less degree of curvature. 



Presented by Sir Stamford Raffles, P.Z.S. 



2750. A pair of tusks. 



These are of smaller size than the preceding, but have a similar degree of curvature, chiefly 

 in one direction. 



Presented by Sir Stamford Raffles, P.Z.S. 



2751. One of the tusks of a young Elephant, which has been irregularly worn. 



Presented by Sir Stamford Raffles, P.Z.S. 



2752. One of the tusks of a young Elephant, showing a slight spiral curvature. 



Presented by Sir Stamford Raffles, P.Z.S. 



2753. One of the tusks of a young Elephant, showing a considerable degree of 

 curvature, with a slight tendency to the spiral direction. Hunterian. 



2754. One of the tusks of a young Elephant, with a greater degree of curvature, 



almost on the same plane. 



Hunterian. 



