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North Court. 
EUROPEAN ARCHEOLOGY. 
The central floor space of this court is devoted to European 
archeology, while the alcoves contain miscellaneous exhibits, in- 
cluding graphic arts, historic relics and musical instruments on 
the west and south, and Assyrian antiquities, oriental idols, etc., 
on the east. 
Cases 1, 2 and 3. — Facing the north entrance of the build- 
ing are three cases containing the Johnson collection of reproduc- 
tions of Irish antiquities, consisting of crosses, crosiers, shrines, 
bells, harps, drinking-horns, vases and personal ornaments. This 
is justly regarded as a most remarkable and interesting collection 
— the reproductions having been made with the utmost care. 
Cases 4 to 22. — Following the cases of Irish antiquities 
are numerous cases containing mainly Greek, Roman, Etruscan 
and Phoenician antiquities, a large part of the bronzes being re- 
productions from the originals now preserved in the Naples 
Museum. There are two or three cases of original bronzes and 
in these are found some rare pieces; the bath tub, table and 
vases found in a villa near Pompeii are said to be among the 
most valuable specimens of their class known. 
Of the reproductions, special attention may be called to the 
tables, braziers, chairs, etc., installed on pedestals in court and 
alcoves. These collections were assembled by President E. E. 
Ayer during the years 1894, 95 and ’96. 
Cases 4 and 6. — Contain nearly two hundred examples of 
the exquisite glassware of the ancient Mediterranean nations. 
Much the greater number are credited to the Romans whose in- 
fluence and art extended over so many widely separated regions; 
but it is believed that a limited number of specimens are Phoeni- 
cian. The uses were largely those of the toilet. The forms and 
sizes are varied, and the color is in many cases attractive and 
brilliant. 
Associated with the above exhibits is a model of the new 
Reichstag or Parliament building in Berlin, Germany. It is ex- 
pected that this exhibit will be removed at an early date. 
