view the sculptures from Phigaleia, as among its earliest remaining specimens; and then the valuable contents of the Elgin, Towneley, and Lycian Rooms. The curious and interesting remains recently brought to light by the Discoveries of Mr. Layard will then be examined, and the monuments in the Egyptian Saloon, and the mummies and smaller objects in the Egyptian Room, described, together with the exquisite remains of Greek art in the Bronze and Vase Rooms: the only collections omitted are those known by the names of British or Anglo-Roman Antiquities, together with the ancient Coins preserved in the Medal Room: the former being as yet too insufficiently arranged to admit of classification and description; and the latter embracing too wide a compass for the present work. The aim of the Author will be accomplished, if he shall have succeeded in combining some instruction with an hour's passing amusement among the numerous and valuable collections of the British Museum. June, 1851. CONTENTS. SKETCH OF THE PROGRESS OF GREEK ART I. Period to Olymp. 50-B.C. 580 II. Period between Olymp. 50—80, B.C. 580-460 III. Period between Olymp. 80-111, B.C. 460-366 IV. Period between Olymp. 111-158, B.C. 336-146 II. Casts from the Tympana of the Temple of Athene in Ægina III. Bas-reliefs from the Temple of Apollo at Phigaleia in Arcadia IV. Bas-reliefs from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Budrún) 1. Slabs from the Eastern side 2. Slabs from the Northern side 3. Slabs from the Western side 4. Slabs from the Southern side II. Frieze from the Temple of Nike Apteros V. Casts from the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates VI. Miscellaneous Statues, &c. PAGE 7. Inscriptions relating to Temples, Decrees, &c. VII. Sepulchral Tablets, Architectural Fragments, &c. TABLE OF EGYPTIAN CHRONOLOGY, &c. EGYPTIAN ROOM I. Divinities, Royal Personages, and Sacred Animals II. Sepulchral Remains, Mummies, &c. 2. Sepulchral Scarabæi and Amulets 3. Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, &c. |