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an Emperor, probably Tiberius, receiving a victorious general, probably 
Gerraanicus. Found at Mayence, 1848. Presented by the late Felix 
Slade, Esq. 
On Table Cases A and C and in Table Case C are arranged, the 
Etruscan mirrors, on which various mythological subjects are engraved. 
Case A contains armlets, fibulae, and various personal ornaments and 
trappings. Case F, locks, keys, and a variety of small implements. 
The circular Case G contains a number of objects in silver. 
Among them is a silver bucket, on which is a frieze, in relief, repre- 
senting the four Seasons. Found near Vienne, in France. (Annali 
of the Koman Institute, 1852. Tav. d'Agg., L.) 
The circular case H contains specimens of bronze armour, among 
which may be noticed the cuirass from the Temple Collection. 
In the circular case Iare (I) a lebes, the cover of which is surmounted 
by a figure of Aphrodite-Persephone, round whom are figures on 
horseback and Sirens ; (2) a small figure of Aphrodite-Persephone, 
remarkable for beauty and preservation. In the eyes are set diamonds. 
From Verona. Castellani. (3) Athene Promachos, from Athens. 
Castellani. (4) A mirror, the handle formed by a figure of Aphrodite- 
Persephone. From Greece. Castellani. 
Table Case K contains a cista, the body of which has been partly 
formed of leather. On the cover is incised a battle scene ; the handle 
is formed by two warriors carrying the dead body of a third warrior. 
C. T. NEWTON. 
BRITISH AND MEDIEVAL ROOM. 
This room contains three collections : — the British, consisting 
of Antiquities found in Great Britain and Ireland, extending 
from the earliest periods to the Norman Conquest, the Early 
Christian, and the Medieval, comprising all remains of the 
Middle Ages, both English and Foreign. 
BRITISH COLLECTION. 
This Collection is arranged, as far as possible, in chronolo- 
gical order, as follows :- — 
Cases 1—42. British Antiquities, anterior to the Romans. 
Cases 43—75. Roman Antiquities found in Britain. 
Cases 7G-9G. Anglo-Saxon Antiquities. 
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