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and hieroglyphics, and bearing the names of kings Osirtesen and his 
successor. Calcareous stone. 
No. 97. Blank. 
No. 98. Thirteen sepulchral vases, surmounted by heads of some of 
the four genii of Amenti (or the lower regions). Among them are two 
complete sets of four each, as they were generally placed in the tombs. 
All from Thebes. Presented by J. Gardner Wilkinson , Esq., 1834. 
Nos. 99, 100. Tablets executed prior to or at the commencement 
of the 16th dynasty. 
Nos. 101, 102. Various objects in basalt; among them, 
A small figure, with a beard, a short apron, and a terrific aspect. 
He is standing upright, holding his arms downwards a little apart, 
from the body. The ornament upon the head is peculiar to the repre¬ 
sentation of this figure. From the collection of Charles Towneley , Esq. 
A monument, in which are sunk two square tablets, one of which is 
left blank, and on the other are represented two female figures standing 
side by side. These tablets are surrounded by hieroglyphics. From 
the collection of Sir Hans Sloane. 
A small headless figure of a priest of Ammon, seated on the ground, 
and resting his arms upon his knees. An ear of corn is held in the left 
hand, and in front of the figure is the head of Isis on the top of a 
sceptre. Presented , in 1767, by the Earl of Bute. 
A kneeling figure, holding a statue of a baboon seated on a pedestal, 
inscribed with the name of Hophrah. The back and pedestal of the 
figure are inscribed with hieroglyphics, and the same (?) name. 
A kneeling figure, holding in front a head of Isis. 
A figure seated on the ground, resting one arm upon the knees, the 
right raised towards the mouth; the head of Isis on a sceptre in front; 
hieroglyphics upon the sides. 
No. 103. Tablets executed prior to, and at the commencement of 
the 16th dynasty. Calcareous stone. 
No. 104. A small monolith naos, two disked unei, and monuments 
in the shape of altars. Calcareous stone. 
Nos. 105, 106. Tablets, probably executed during the 16th dynasty. 
No. 107. Tablets executed during the 17th dynasty. 
No. 108. Miscellaneous objects. 
Nos. 109—113. Tablets executed during the 18th dynasty. 
No. 114. The side of a tomb, two terracotta covers of coffins, and 
a bas-relief, consisting of a double range of figures. The upper range 
is imperfect, half of the figures having been sculptured upon another 
stone. The lower range represents some priests armed with knives, 
with which they are sacrificing bulls. It was found near Sakkara, four 
leagues from Grand Cairo. Presented , in 1767, by the Earl of Bute. 
No. 115. Tablets executed during the 18th dynasty. 
No. 116. Seven objects. Presented , in 1817, by Captain Gz- 
viglia , viz. : 
A small hawk of very coarse work, found in front of the Great 
Sphinx. Calcareous stone. 
A Greek inscription erected in front of the Great Sphinx, by Marcus 
Aurelius and Lucius Veras. Calcareous stone. 
A small lion, found in a temple between the paws of the Great 
Sphinx. Calcareous stone. 
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