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Metal-work and Jewklrv. jo/ as an artist, as the chief of those who work in precious stones, in gold, silver, ivory and ebony." ^ Fig. 316. — Osiri>, Isi>, and Horus. No traces of amber have been discovered in Egypt, and egyptologists tell us that no word for it is to be found in the lancruacje. Figs. 317, 318. — Ring>. Fcuvre. Fig?. 319, 320. — Ear-rings. Lcuvre. A complete idea of Egyptian jewelry and work in the precious metals cannot be given without colour ; without its assistance the brilliance, softened into completest harmony by the action of time, 1 Transactions of (he Society of Biblical Arclucolcg}-, v. part ii. 1S77.
