itionof 1878. * Mariette, Ititieraire. p. 210. Metal-work and Jewelrv. 0/ Bronze was employed for all kinds of domestic purposes. Thegraceful mirror-handle reproduced below (Fig. 308) is in theBoulak Museum. So too, are the bronze hair-pin (Fig. 309)and the curiously designed dagger (Fig. 310). The… … k jj>l Fig. 308.—Mirror-handle. Fig. 309.—Bronze hair-pin. Fig. 310.—Bronze dagger. The date at which this last named metal was introduced intothe country is still matter of dispute. Various facts broughttogether by Dr. Birch, lead us to think that the Egyptians wereacquainted with iron at least…
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