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site of a building about 50 feet square. Presented by the Rev . J. 
Rashleigh, a.d. 1836. 
Ancient sarcophagus of cylindrical shape, with base and cover of 
rude unhewn stone, having in the centre a small hole, discovered in 
a.d. 1831, at Harpenden, near St. Alban’s. In this sarcophagus were 
found a glass vase, and four small vases of red Roman ware, which 
are incorporated in the collection of British Antiquities. Presented 
by C. W. Packe, Esq., M.P., 1844. 
LYCIAN ROOM. 
The contents of this room, consisting of various tombs, bas-reliefs, 
statues, and sarcophagi, recently discovered in Lycia by Sir Charles 
Fellowes, are at present in progress of arrangement. 
IN THE TEMPORARY PASSAGE. 
Roman mosaic pavement; in the centre a medallion containing a 
cross, and a flower at each corner, all contained in a square with a chain 
border. Discovered in excavating for the foundation of the Bank of 
England. Presented by the Court of Directors, a.d. 1806. 
Two fragments of Roman mosaic pavements, with architectural 
and other ornaments, found in excavating below the French Pro¬ 
testant Chapel in Throgmorton Street. Presented by T. Moxhay, 
Esq., 1840. 
Fragment of a Roman mosaic pavement, found at Woodchester, in 
the county of Gloucester. Presented by Samuel Lysons , Esq., 1808. 
Six fragments of a mosaic pavement, which have formed parts of 
larger compositions ; on them are represented a bull running, and a 
stag, a dog pursuing a boar, a panther amidst trees, cocks and hens, 
and pigeons. Found at Withington, Gloucestershire. Presented by 
H. Brooke, Esq., 1811. 
Larger rectangular fragment; on it the bust of Neptune, the head 
bound with crabs’ claws, and with a trident in his right hand; two 
dolphins swim towards the god, and two from him, with their tails at 
his mouth; in the area are a marine dog and leopard, two trees, and 
two rosettes; the whole surrounded by a waved border. Found at 
Withington, in Gloucestershire. Presented by H. Brooke, Esq., 
a.d. 1811. 
Figures in sandstone and calcareous stone, the work of the ancient 
inhabitants of Mexico. Presented by Captain Vetch, 1842. 
Some other Mexican figures in sandstone. 
The ape-headed Hindu deity Hanuman in the attitude of prayer. 
Hindu female figure holding a tree. Presented by Mrs. Tucker, 
1843. 
An Arabic tombstone from Aden. Presented by Messrs. Newman, 
Hunts, and Christopher, 1840. 
Four stones, inscribed with ancient Hebrew characters. From Aden. 
Presented by H. Hopley White, Esq. 
Hindu altar of alabaster, painted and gilt: in the centre is the 
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