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History of Phoenicia

CHAPTER XII--DRESS, ORNAMENTS, AND SOCIAL HABITS
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One of the most beautiful specimens was found by General Di Cesnola in Cyprus.[1242] There is a hook at top, by which it was suspended.

Then follows a medallion, where the workmanship is of singular delicacy.

A rosette occupies the centre; around it are a set of spirals, negligently arranged, and enclosed within a chain-like band, outside of which is a double beading.

From the medallion depend by finely wrought chains five objects.

The central chain supports a human head, to which is attached a conical vase, covered at top: on either side are two short chains, terminating in rings, from which hang small nondescript pendants: beyond are two longer chains, with small vases or bottles attached.


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