234 



Proceedings of the Asiatic Society. 



But it should not be forgotten that while both types of implements in 

 Western Europe are formed of the same stone, viz. flint, those of 

 Madias and Central India are of very dissimilar composition, and the 

 agates of the latter country are rarely found in blocks sufficiently large 

 to form the weapons of Madras, while the quartzites of Southern 

 India would not afford the sharp edges and fine points, for which the 

 jaspers and agates of the Nerbudda are eminently suited. In both 

 localities the best use appears" to have been made of the materials 

 at hand, and the two forms of weapons may, so far as our present 

 knowledge extends, have been contemporaneous, or either may have 

 preceded the other. 



" In conclusion, I wish to point out how greatly we are indebted to 

 Mr. Rivett-Carnac for the loan of these most curious and interesting 

 specimens of ancient human art." 





