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large city, supposed to have been Babylon, near 
the town of Hillah, on the river Euphrates; it 
has an inscription in unknown characters. 
Case 59. Specimens of ancient painting, from 
Herculaneum. 
Case 60. A brick similar to the one in Case 58. 
Cases 61, 62, 63. Specimens of bas-reliefs in 
stucco, from the walls of Herculaneum. 
Case 64. Celts. 
Case 65. Various instruments used by the 
ancients. 
Case 66. Celts. 
Case 67. A marble patera, fourteen inches in 
diameter, found in the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa; 
in this case are also contained specimens of Ro¬ 
man enamel, and inlaid work ; and likewise some 
figs and other vegetable substances, found in a 
calcined state in the ruins of Herculaneum. 
Case 68. Armillse, or bracelets, and various 
unknown ornaments in bronze. 
Case 69« A large patera of Oriental jasper, 
cups of crystal, agate, &c. 
Case 70. Hinges and nails. 
Case 71. Eibulge, or brooches. 
' Case 72. Buckles used by the ancients for 
different purposes. 
Case 73. Handles and other parts of vases. 
Case 74. Ditto. 
Case 75. Specimens of locks and keys. 
Case 76. Spears, knives, and various instru¬ 
ments in iron. 
ROOM XII. 
Antiquities. 
Case 77. 
