SYNOPSIS 
OF THE 
CONTENTS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM. 
Part II. 
GALLERY OF ANTIQUITIES. 
FIRST ROOM. 
TERRACOTTAS. 
All the Articles in the folloivmg Catalogue of An- , ' 
tiquities, unless where it is otherwise specified^ 
belonged to dhe Collection of the late Charles 
Toiuneley^ Esq, 
Over the door, which fronts the entrance into this room i. 
room, is a bust of Charles Towneley, Esq., to whose - 
profound knowledge of ancient Sculpture, and zeal 
in the acquisition of the finest specimens of it, the 
nation is indebted for the formation of a consider¬ 
able part of the splendid collection of Terracottas 
and Marbles contained in this gallery. The bust 
was presented by his uncle, John Towneley, Esq. 
It is executed in marble by Mr. Nollekens. 
No. 1. A female statue, probably one of the 
Muses. 
No. 2. An A^mphora. 
No. 3. A terminal head of the bearded Bacchus. 
PART II. B No. 4. 
