D'Athanasi, Giovanni; Salt, Henry [Hrsg.]: A brief account of the researches and discoveries in Upper Egypt: To which is added a detailed catalogue of Mr. Salts collection of Egyptian antiquities (London, 1836)

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PREFACE.

in such matters, knew that it belonged to a person
of rank. They forthwith proceeded to satisfy
their curiosity by opening it, when they dis~
covered, placed around the head of the mummy,
but over the linen, a diadem, composed of silver
and beautiful mosaic work, its centre being formed
of gold, representing an asp, the emblem of
royalty. Inside the case, alongside the body,
were deposited two bows, with six arrows, the
heads of which were tipped with flint.

The Arabs on discovering their rich prize, im-
mediately proceeded to break up the mummy, as
was their usual custom, for the treasures it might
contain, but all the information I have been able
to obtain as to the various objects they found, is,
that the Scarabaeus, which was purchased by the
British Museum, from Mr. Salt's collection, (see
catalogue, No. 209), was placed on the breast,
without having, as is usual, any other ornament
attached to it.

The custom which prevails among the Arabs,
of their selling separately, and to different persons,