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inches high, the covering to it is a mattress or bed, upon 

 which lies a snake, within the folds of which is a human 

 figure recumbent, of very capital workmanship. — At one 

 end is the following inscription, viz. 



D. M. Antonia Pacuvio filia fecit sibi et Erennio filio suo piissimo, Impe- 

 ratoris Trajani Caesaris Augusti Germanici servo dispensatori Montaniano. 



A stair-case of stone, inclosed by an iron balustrade, winds 

 from the North Hall round the Statue of Paris, and leads 

 to the 



EGYPTIAN HALL, 



which forms the winter, or covered entrance, under the North 

 Portico and from the Park. On each side of the lowest 

 steps are two Sphinxes of stone. The Egyptian Hall is 

 fitted up from Denon's designs of remains in the interior of 

 one of the small temples of Tintyra. The ceiling is vaulted, 

 and ornamented with the celebrated Egyptian Zodiac found 

 in the ceiling of that temple. The walls are decorated with 

 hieroglyphics and various designs, correctly copied from the 

 Temples and Sepulchres of Tintyra and Thebes. The 

 Cornice is relieved by the Egyptian emblems of the Egg 

 and the Serpent. 



In a recess at the upper end, opposite to the staircase, 

 stands a stone Sarcophagus, which contains a Stove, and 

 supports an ancient Cinerary Urn of white marble, orna- 

 mented in alto relievo. This recess is separated off by two 

 fluted pillars, taken from Tintyra. Over the door is a lamp 

 in the form of a globe, winged. 



