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NECKLACES AND BRACELETS.
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which the snake was as favourite an ornament as in later
times. Emblems of Athor and other deities, the bull Apis,
and numerous conceits offered an endless variety in Egyptian
(w. cs.)
jewellery; as may be seen in the many necklaces and other
objects once worn by women, preserved in the British Museum
(W. 69)
and other collections. The paintings abound with no less
variety of them; and rich necklaces of gold or other materials,
bracelets, ear-rings, and armlets are shown to have been
universally worn by the wealthy Egyptians. Many of their
bracelets and other ornaments are beautifully wrought; and
the clasps of some of their necklaces are on so perfect a
95
which the snake was as favourite an ornament as in later
times. Emblems of Athor and other deities, the bull Apis,
and numerous conceits offered an endless variety in Egyptian
(w. cs.)
jewellery; as may be seen in the many necklaces and other
objects once worn by women, preserved in the British Museum
(W. 69)
and other collections. The paintings abound with no less
variety of them; and rich necklaces of gold or other materials,
bracelets, ear-rings, and armlets are shown to have been
universally worn by the wealthy Egyptians. Many of their
bracelets and other ornaments are beautifully wrought; and
the clasps of some of their necklaces are on so perfect a