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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 1771, 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 1151 , by Thomas Hollis , Esq . 
No. 6. Decorations of Roman armour, found in 
Britain. 
No. 7. A Persian sextant. 
Case A. Antiquities from Persepolis, Babyloft, and 
Nineveh. Purchased voith 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 , &;c. 
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 
