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is covered with hieroglyphics on both sides, containing 
the name of Psammetichus II. The upper part of this 
frieze consists, on one side, of a row of serpents, on the 
other, of a row of birds. Presented , in 1766, by His 
Majesty King George III. 
No. 21. A colossal statue of Amenoph III. (Memnon) 
sitting, of black breccia. His hands are extended flat 
upon the thighs: the front and back of the throne are 
decorated with hieroglyphics. Found, in 1818, in an 
excavation in the Temple of Memnon. From Mr . Saids 
collection. 
No. 22. Part of the frieze of an Egyptian temple. It 
is covered with hieroglyphics on both sides, containing 
the name of Nectanebo, the last of the Pharaohs. The 
upper part of the front of this frieze consisted of a row 
of birds, the legs of which are all that now remain. 
Presented , in 1766 , by His Majesty King George 
the Third. 
No. 23. f A large Egyptian sarcophagus, of black 
granite, covered with hieroglyphics inside and outside. 
This sarcophagus, which was brought from Grand Cairo, 
was used by the Turks as a cistern, which they called 
“ The Lovers’ Fountain.” 
No. 24. Blank. 
No. 25. f An Egyptian figure, the size of life, kneel¬ 
ing on a square plinth, round which is a border of 
hieroglyphics: the head and arms of the figure are want¬ 
ing. 
No. 26. A seated figure of Ousiree Menephtha, 
bearing on his knees the figure of a ram’s head; in a hard 
white stone. Hieroglyphics on the shoulders of the 
figure, on the sides of the seat, and round the pedestal. 
On his feet are sandals. From Mr. Saids collection. 
No. 27. A mutilated figure of Rameses II. (Sesostris) 
kneeling, and supporting with both hands an altar, de¬ 
dicated to the deity Thore, on which a scarabaeus is 
placed. Presented , in 1805, by Earl Spencer. 
No. 28. A circular vessel of sand-stone; one handle 
is decorated with the head of Isis, the other handle and 
the edge are inscribed with hieroglyphics. 
No. 29. A group of a male and female seated, of 
