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Rh The figure or image without the beads carries with it the evidence of its being torn from its situation; and both appear to bear the marks of remote antiquity. Upon consulting with gentlemen for whole literary knowledge I have the greatest esteem, (one of whom has paid the most unwearied attention on the spot to every thing rare in Egypt and in Greece) I was persuaded to lay them before the Society of Antiquaries for inspection, and acceptation if worthy the honour. Should they elucidate any early, and perhaps till now unknown customs, I shall reflect with pleasure on their once being in my possession.

THOMAS RYDER.