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of a beautiful opake white, and the ground is in per¬ 
fect harmony with the figures, and of a dark transparent 
blue. The subject of these figures is extremely obscure, 
and has not hitherto received a satisfactory elucidation; 
but the design and the sculpture are both truly admira¬ 
ble. This superb specimen of Greek art was deposited 
in the British Museum, in 1810, by his Grace the Duke 
of Portland. 
No. 2. An ancient painting in fresco, representing 
deer; it was found in a subterraneous chamber at Scro- 
fano, about sixteen miles from Rome. From the collec¬ 
tion of Sir William Hamilton . 
No. 3. A bas-relief, in stucco, representing a winged 
boy, or genius, carrying a pedum across his right 
shoulder. From the collection of Sir William Hamilton . 
No. 4. An ancient painting in fresco, representing a 
female figure holding a patera, on which a vase is placed. 
Presented , in 1111, by the Earl of Exeter . 
No. 5. An ancient painting in fresco, representing two 
females seated, in the Arabesque style, on the curling 
branches of a plant; one of them is holding a vase* the 
other a tambourin. Between these figures is a bas-relief, 
in stucco, representing a human head surrounded with 
ivy, and underneath are two birds drinking out of a well. 
Presented , in 1757, by Thomas Hollis , Esq . 
No. 6. Decorations of Roman armour, found in 
Britain. 
No. 7. A Persian sextant. 
Case A. Antiquities from Persepolis, Babylon, and 
Nineveh. Purchased with Mr. Rich's collection in 1825. 
Case B. An ancient lyre and two flutes found in a 
tomb at Athens. Antiquities, found by Sir R . Ker Por¬ 
ter in Persepolis , Babylon , 3cc. 
Shelves C. Antiquities from Nineveh. From Mr. 
Rich's collection. 
Shelves D. Antiquities from Babylon. From Mr. 
Rich's collection. 
TENTH ROOM. 
COLLECTION OF SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON, ETC. 
Cases 1 , 2, 3, 4. Penates or household gods, in 
bronze. In the lower part of these Cases, are contained 
some large bronze vessels, one of which, in the form of 
