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2. A small heroic male figure seated on a rock, the head looking round. This figure is 

 in high relief, and from the appearance of the back of the bronze has probably been 

 attached, as an emblema, to some larger object. From the attitude of the figure it is 

 probable that another similar figure formed its pendant. This bronze is remarkable for 

 beauty of modelling and exquisite condition. It may be referred to the finest period of 

 Greek art, and is worthy to be compared with the celebrated bronzes of Siris, Found 

 at Tarentum. 



3. A small draped female figure ; the type is that known as Aphrodite-Persephone, 

 which is repeated in the Roman Spes. In the pupils of the eyes are diamonds, and the 

 border of the drapery is inlaid with a pattern in silver. This figure may be classed as an 

 example of Avhat is called Hieratic art, in which we find the style of the archaic period 

 retained, probably from religious associations, till a later pei'iod. The surface of the 

 bronze is in very fine condition. Found at Verona. 



4. A strigil of unusual size, the handle formed by a figure of Venus using the sti'igil 

 in the bath. The ingenuity with which the human form is applied to the decoration of 

 an implement, and the beauty of the modelling in this bronze, commend it to the attention 

 of the student of art. It was found at Palestrina (Praeneste), and was probably a votive 

 strigil. (Engraved, Monumenti of Roman Institute, ix., pi. 2\), fig. 3.) 



5- An heroic figure kneeling on an altar in the attitude of Neoptolemos when attacked 

 by Orestes, a subject not unfrequent on Etruscan sarcophagi. 



6. A boy chasing a butterfly. 



7. A large Icbes, such as were given as prizes in the funeral games. The cover is sur- 

 mounted by au archaic female figure round whom are four equestrian groups representing 

 men springing from their hoi'ses, arranged alternately Avith four Sirens. In very fine 

 condition. Found at Capua. (Described, Archaol. Zeitung, Berlin, 1869, p. 35, No. 6.) 



8. A large Etruscan cista. The body has been lined with leather. On the cover a 

 battle is incised. The handle is formed by two warriors carrying off a dead comrade, 

 probably Patroclus. Found at Palestrina (Praeneste). 



9. A small figure of Athene Promachos, possibly a copy of the colossal bronze statue 

 by Pheidias on the Athenian Acropolis. Found at Athens. 



10. A bust of ^lius Csesar, in fine condition. The eyes are inlaid in silver. The 

 execution is rather mannered, but the characteristics of the likeness are forcibly rendered. 

 From Sicily. 



11. A candelabrum supported by a figure, Avith an Etruscan inscription on the back. 

 Found at Chiusi. (Annali of Roman Institute, xliii, p. 27.) 



12. A tablet inscribed on both sides with a long Oscan inscription, which, according to 

 the interpretation of Mommsen, contains a record of festival days for various Samnite 

 deities. This tablet is known as the Tavola d'Aguone, from the place where it was 

 found. (Mommsen, Die unterital. Dialekte, p. 128.) 



The collection of bronzes further contains some fine specimens of Greek armour from 

 Lower Italy, and many rare and curious figures, implements, mirrors, and vases. 



Fictile Pases. — This collection, formed principally from Mr. Castellani's excavations 

 at Capua, contains a number of rare and interesting vases. The drinking cups (rhytuns), 

 nearly all from Capua, are especially choice. 



1. A Panathenaic amphora, similar to those found in the Cyrenaica, inscribed with the 

 name of the Archon Pythodelos, probably identical with Pythodemos, who was Archon 

 B.C. 336. Found at Cervetri. 



2. A similar amphora, inscribed with the same Archon'e name. Found at Cervetri. 



3. A similar amphora, inscribed Avith the name of the Archon Niketes, B.C. 332. Found 

 at Capua. (Bullettino of Roman Institute, 1872, p. 38.) 



4. A deep cup with red figures on a black ground, in an archaic style ; subject, the 

 sending forth of Triptolemos from Eleusis. In this composition are represented all the 

 deities and heroic personages who took part in the Eleusinian Mysteries, their names being 

 inscribed over them, together with that of the vase painter Hieron. This most interesting 

 and unique vase Avas found at Capua. (Engraved, Monumenti of Roman Institute, 

 ix. pi. 43.) 



5. A cup with red figures on a black ground, and with accessories gilt. On tlie outside 

 are tAvo scenes from the Satyric drama, the one representing Iris assailed by Satyrs, as in 

 Aristophanes (Birds, v. 1196 et seq.); the other Hera assailed by Satyrs and defended 

 by Hermes and Herakles, The names of these figures are inscribed on the vase, as is also 

 that of the vase painter, Brygos. Found at Capua. (Engraved, Monumenti of Roman 

 Institute, ix., pi. 46.) 



6. A rhyton in the form of a Sphinx, surmounted by a cup. Both in the modellino' of 

 121. Da °the 



