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The Prehistoric Tombs of Knossos.
in contour and obviously the work of an earlier period. The pendant beads with a quatre-
foil section are also highly artistic. None of the more elaborate forms of bead here repre-
sented is known in Egypt, and there can be no doubt that the necklace is of Cretan fabric,
and probably belongs to the earlier part of the Late-Minoan Age.
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Kigr. 130. Necklace of beads of lapis lazuli. (|.)
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26. Pendant of lapis lazuli in the form of a monkey, with a vertical and two side
perforations. Height 1-9 centimetres (fig. 131, a). The animal is in a squatting position
raising his hands to his ears, and the tail is seen running up his back. The object
Fig-. 131. Lapis lazuli pendants in form of long-tailed monkeys, (f.)
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The Prehistoric Tombs of Knossos.
in contour and obviously the work of an earlier period. The pendant beads with a quatre-
foil section are also highly artistic. None of the more elaborate forms of bead here repre-
sented is known in Egypt, and there can be no doubt that the necklace is of Cretan fabric,
and probably belongs to the earlier part of the Late-Minoan Age.
I
Kigr. 130. Necklace of beads of lapis lazuli. (|.)
j
26. Pendant of lapis lazuli in the form of a monkey, with a vertical and two side
perforations. Height 1-9 centimetres (fig. 131, a). The animal is in a squatting position
raising his hands to his ears, and the tail is seen running up his back. The object
Fig-. 131. Lapis lazuli pendants in form of long-tailed monkeys, (f.)
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