PROCEEDINGS 
OF THE 
ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY. | 
POLITE LITERATURE AND ANTIQUITIES. 
Ser. 11., Vou. 12. | JANUARY, 1885. | No. 6. 
CONTENTS. | 
PAGE | 
XLIV.—Remarks on an Ogam Monument by the Rient Rry. CHarwEs | 
| 
GRAVES, D.D., Lord Bishop of Limerick, with some Introductory i 
Remarks by Siz 8. FeReuson, President, . ..... . 279 
XLY. On the Identification of the Proper Names appearing on two Monu- 
ments bearing Ogam Inscriptions. By the Rieut REv, CHARLES 
GRAVES, D.D., Lord Bishop of Limerick, . . . . 283 
XLVI. Description of a Perforated Ball of Rock Crystal stated to have 
been found in the county Meath, with Notes respecting Rock 
Crystal Globes or Spheres, their Legendary History, alleged 
Medical and Magical Powers, and probable Eastern Origin : 
also on the use of Rock Crystal for Ornamenting Irish Shrines 
and Reliquaries. By WILLIAM FRAZER, F.B.C.S.I., M.R.I.A., . 290 
XLVII. Ancient Cross-bow or “‘ Latch,” obtained in Dublin during the 
Excavations in the Plunket-street aS: in 1883. ah WILLIAM 
FRAZER, F.B,C.S.1., M.R.I.A.. » © » 298 
XLVIII. Description of a Large Silver Plaque, gate See of Martin 
Luther at Wittenberg, a.p. 1517. a WILLIAM ee 
HSRC. Seley Mc Beles!) 6} subs ae) Metiwr rs ens 300 
XLIX. On the Identification of the Animals and Plants op India which 
were known to early Greek Authors. By V. BALt, M.A., F.R.S., 
Director, Science and Art Museum, Dublin, . or) ie 
Minutes of Proceedings, May 12 to December 8, 1884,. . . . . . 279-287 va 
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